Over 20,000 died in western Europe’s summer heatwaves, figures show
GuardianMAR 17 2023
The Spin
Right narrative
Climate change lawsuits are political stunts that have no chance of succeeding, as climate change is a political question, not a judicial one. Even liberal legal scholars have long argued that the court is not the right venue for environmental regulation. The overwhelming consensus is that climate change can only be addressed in Congress, not the courtroom, as progressives waste valuable time misusing the legal system.
Left narrative
The reality of climate change being connected to inclement weather events is incontestable, and it is simple logic that those who contribute to harm bear some responsibility. A series of procedural victories have opened the door for legal accountability for climate disasters and could force change in a manner similar to what happened to the tobacco companies. Even if the lawsuits don't succeed, the cases could reveal sensitive internal documents that could show the full extent of their malignant influence on politics and the planet.