Climate Science on Tap presents: Climate Change in History and Law from the Enlightenment to the Courthouse

Climate Change in History and Law: From the Enlightenment to the Courthouse

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What is the history of climate change? Who discovered the planet was warming, when, and under what circumstances? And how can law, policy, and the court system be used to respond to this existential threat? While the industrial revolution is often invoked as the start of our climate change woes, environmental historians trace it back to the Enlightenment. The next riveting installment of Climate Science on Tap covers the history of the climate change issue and how law and policy are increasingly important for mitigating and adapting in a warming world. In particular, our panelists will discuss the groundbreaking legal challenge of Juliana v. U.S. and other cases moving through the courts, as well as efforts in the Washington State legislature. Climate change not only has a complex history, but it also has a court date, and one which may well open the next pivotal chapter in the story of our climate. Join us for Climate Science on Tap to learn more!

Featuring:

Oregon Attorney Sean Munger, JD, PhD in History

WA State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon, Chair of House Environment Committee

LuAnne Thompson, PhD, university teacher, researcher, and oceanographer

Moderator:  

P Sean McDonald, PhD, university researcher and environmental instructor

Note: All presenters at Climate Science on Tap events, unless otherwise indicated, are participating in their individual and personal capacity, and do not represent the institutions with which they may be associated. Their willingness to donate their time and expertise with the community at these events is enormously generous and greatly appreciated.  

Cascadia Climate Action does not take a position on the views expressed or information provided by the panelists or others attending these events.  We seek to inform and promote discussion of these important topics so that individuals can reach their own, hopefully well-founded, positions and take appropriate action in support of reversing climate change.