Welcome to Carbon Insights, in which we'll examine a case that could open the door to litigation against greenhouse gas emitters which is back on foot in the United States, State of Connecticut et al. v American Electric Power Company Inc. et al. (2009) WL 2996729 (C.A.2 (N.Y.)). Could local green groups be inspired by this case's approach?
A recent US case could be a catalyst for Australian activists to also consider the use of public nuisance to address and highlight global warming, says Brendan Bateman.
