Impact of Judicial Appointments on Climate Policy

SOURCE www.npr.org
The next president's judicial appointments could have a significant impact on climate policy due to the litigious nature of environmental and climate law.

Key Points

  • Judicial appointments could shape climate policy over the next five years
  • Litigious nature of environmental law highlights the importance of judicial decisions
  • Long-lasting effects of judicial rulings on environmental regulations

Pros

  • Potential to shape climate policy for years to come
  • Judicial decisions can have long-lasting effects on environmental regulations

Cons

  • Potential for appointing judges with differing views on climate issues
  • Legal battles could delay progress on climate legislation