Climate Change Liability
/ˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of entities for environmental harm caused by climate change.
The company faced climate change liability for its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
- (n.) The obligation to pay damages or comply with regulations related to climate change impacts.
Governments impose climate change liability to encourage reduction of carbon footprints.
Forms
- climate change liability
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Commentary
Climate change liability often involves complex causation issues, making precise allocation of responsibility a drafting challenge.
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