Climate Change as Unjust Enrichment

The climate crisis is the most significant challenge of our generation, with no satisfactory legal response in sight. Political polarization and influence from special interest groups have hindered effective regulatory action on both national and international fronts. Climate litigation through the...

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Published in:The Georgetown law journal 2024-04, Vol.112 (4), p.1039
Main Authors: Gilboa, Maytal, Kaplan, Yotam, Sarel, Roee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Climatic changes
Disgorgement (Law)
Economic aspects
Environmental aspects
Evidence, Scientific
Harm principle (Ethics)
Laws, regulations and rules
Political aspects
Torts (International law)
Treaties
Unjust enrichment
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Summary:The climate crisis is the most significant challenge of our generation, with no satisfactory legal response in sight. Political polarization and influence from special interest groups have hindered effective regulatory action on both national and international fronts. Climate litigation through the court system, primarily based on tort principles, has also been largely unsuccessful.
ISSN:0016-8092