California, Climate Change, and the Constitution

Recommended Citation

Erwin Chemerinsky, Brigham Daniels, Brettny Hardy, Tim Profeta, Christopher H. Schroeder & Neil S. Siegal, California, Climate Change, and the Constitution, 25 Eɴᴠᴛʟ. F. 50 (2008).

Authors

Erwin Chemerinsky
Brigham Daniels, BYU LawFollow
Brettny Hardy
Tim Profeta
Christopher H. Schroeder
Neil S. Siegal

Document Type

Article

Abstract

While the United States has of yet not passed meaningful legislation that addresses climate change, several U.S. states are taking steps to reduce the carbon footprints of their industries and citizens. As it has in the past, California is leading the way. But are its actions legal?

Publication Title

Environmental Forum