LAW 687 - Climate Change Seminar

Unit(s): 3

This seminar will provide and introduction to the key legal and policy issues presented by climate change at the international and domestic levels. The seminar will cover climate mitigation (measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions), as well as climate adaptation (measures to address climate change impacts). The seminar will provide an overview of international treaties and negotiations, federal measures under the Clean Air Act and through the Department of Energy, and state and local approaches, with a particular emphasis on California initiatives. Students will be expected to provide several short commentaries on the readings during the semester and to write and present a research paper. Potential research topics will be elicited from state agencies and environmental groups engaged in climate change policy and litigation and, where possible, will be jointly supervised by the practicing attorneys soliciting the research. Prior or simultaneous coursework in Environmental Law and Energy Law are recommended but not required.

Restriction: College restricted to School of Law
School of Law