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Science Hub for Climate Litigation

Target GroupExecutive Education, MasterResource TypeArticle, Taking actionDomainBusiness Ethics, Business LawDuration< 1hAuthorUnion of Concerned Scientists
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Summary

This portal by the Union of Concerned Scientists compiles scientific briefs, expert testimonies, and peer-reviewed research supporting climate-related legal cases worldwide. It covers topics such as attribution science, sea-level rise projections, public health impacts, and damages quantification. Resources are curated for legal audiences and educators, demonstrating the application of scientific evidence in courts and regulatory processes. The hub offers insights into how robust climate science underpins legal strategies, supporting accountability, risk management, and policy enforcement.

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How to use

Use this hub in environmental law, policy, or science communication classes. Assign students to review climate science briefs and extract key evidence used in litigation, such as causal attribution to greenhouse gas emissions. Have students draft mock expert affidavits or judicial summaries based on hub materials. Encourage analysis of how science informs legal thresholds and standards of proof. Facilitate role-play exercises where students assume roles of litigators and expert witnesses to practice presenting and challenging climate evidence in courtroom-style debates.

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Article

Structure engagement around personal connection and critical reflection. Students should process challenging ideas while relating content to their own experiences and developing perspectives. Use articles to stimulate thinking and encourage deeper engagement with complex topics.

Taking action

Support real-world application with appropriate scaffolding and reflection protocols. Students should plan interventions, implement changes, and analyze outcomes systematically. Use action components to bridge theory and practice while developing agency and practical competencies.

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