Climate Change Litigation After Supreme Court Ruling in American Electric Power v. Connecticut

This report examines the U.S. Supreme Court's 2011 decision in "American Electric Power v. Connecticut," which dealt with common law claims against power plants for greenhouse gas emissions. The court ruled that these disputes are not appropriate for judicial intervention due to the diffuse nature of climate change issues. The decision left unresolved questions about federal common law nuisance claims and the interaction with the Clean Air Act. The report also explores subsequent climate change litigations, including challenges to regulations, coal plants, and environmental impact reviews.