Can Major Polluters Be Linked to Economic Losses from Climate Change?

Quick Summary

• researchers claim science can now link greenhouse gas emissions from specific companies to economic damages from extreme weather events.
• A method developed by Justin Mankin (Dartmouth College) and Christopher Callahan (Stanford University) ties emissions from major fossil fuel companies to climate-related harm.
• The findings possibly open avenues for holding fossil fuel firms accountable for climate impacts, including legal liability.

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Caption: Climate change can exacerbate droughts