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228. The Legal War on Fossil Fuels

Podcast: A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Published: Feb 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 2947
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Summary

Professor Michael Gerrard discusses the legal fight against climate change, the role of federal and state action, and how climate litigation is shaping policy. He explains why law remains one of the most powerful tools for advancing meaningful environmental progress.