Climate Change and the Public Trust Doctrine in Oregon: A Law Professors' Amicus Brief
65 Pages Posted: 17 Jul 2019 Last revised: 31 Jul 2019
Michael C. Blumm
Lewis & Clark College - Lewis & Clark Law School; Lewis & Clark College Paul L Boley Library
Mary C. Wood
University of Oregon - School of Law
Date Written: July 16, 2019
Abstract
This brief to the Oregon Supreme Court supports youth plaintiffs' claims that the state's failure to develop and implement a scientifically based plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avoid a climate catastrophe violates the state's public trust doctrine. The brief reviews the history and application of the state's public trust doctrine in some detail. One-hundred and seven law professors from all over the country and the world signed on to the brief.
Keywords: climate change, public trust doctrine, natural resources law
JEL Classification: K11, K23, K32, Q15, Q28, Q35, Q38, Q48
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Michael C. Blumm (Contact Author)
Lewis & Clark College - Lewis & Clark Law School ( email )
10101 S. Terwilliger Boulevard
LEWIS CLARK LAW
Portland, OR 97219-7762
United States
Lewis & Clark College Paul L Boley Library ( email )
10015 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
United States
503-768-6824 (Phone)
503-768-6701 (Fax)
Mary C. Wood
University of Oregon - School of Law ( email )
1515 Agate Street
Eugene, OR Oregon 97403
United States
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