Comments on: Wrong side of the pain

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:09:37 +0000

Brilliant. Sue the electricity companies. They either (a) shut up shop or (b) push up the power prices to pay for the legal costs.

Win-win if you are a lawyer, I guess.

By: Richard C (NZ)

Richard C (NZ) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:21:30 +0000

Climate change: Dogs of law are off the leash

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jLQy3ze-D7N4ZQzyDjvLA8ChIEhQ?docId=CNG.0974f2ca1c91adea909b6017dc4d554e.471

PARIS — From being a marginal and even mocked issue, climate-change litigation is fast emerging as a new frontier of law where some believe hundreds of billions of dollars are at stake.
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In the most eagerly-awaited case, whose ruling is expected by the end of June, the state of Connecticut is demanding an injunction against major power companies to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

“That will definitely be the big one,” said Gerrard. “Everyone is waiting to hear what the Supreme Court says.

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:13:55 +0000

And now the song, courtesy of Minnesotans for Global Warming

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkJkh794o0&feature=player_embedded#!