Jeffrey Kupfer writes in RealClearEnergy that government officials should prioritize climate solutions, not climate lawsuits.
- Climate lawsuits can be damaging to energy innovation in the United States.
- While polluters should be punished for environmental degradation, excessive litigation can stall progress and drive up costs for clean energy projects.
- To address climate change we need to work with our energy producers and reduce barriers for innovators and entrepreneurs.
“So as we move past Glasgow, it’s essential to look ahead – to focus on results. Common sense and innovative solutions that leverage the private sector, not lawsuits that attack them, will make a real difference. And that’s how we should define success.”
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