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Key Takeaways from Suncor v. Boulder Oral Argument: Jurisdiction, Preemption, and the Proper Role of State Tort Law in Addressing Climate Change

What we learned from oral arguments in the most important climate liability case to reach the U.S. Supreme Court in more than a decade.
IMAGES (left to right): Natural disaster and its consequences (via Getty Images); In this picture taken on September 28, 2022, an internally displaced flood-affected family sits outside their tent at a makeshift tent camp in Jamshoro district of Sindh province (Photo by Rizwan Tabassum/AFP via Getty Images; Trees smolder and burn during the Dixie fire near Greenville, California on August 3, 2021. – Numerous fires are raging through the state’s northern forests, as climate change makes wildfire season longer, hotter and more devastating. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Just Security’s Climate Archive

A catalog of articles analyzing the diplomatic, political, legal, security, and humanitarian consequences of the international climate crisis.

Landmark UN Declaration on Sea-Level Rise Offers Legal Certainty and International Stability

The Declaration represents an international consensus on legal questions including inundated States' continuing statehood and UN membership.

The Just Security Podcast: What Happened at the 2026 UN General Assembly?

Daniel Forti and Mariea Sekijima join Viola Gienger to discuss the most important developments from the 2026 UN General Assembly.
The front of the U.S. Supreme Court building is seen at twilight on September 14, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Suncor v. Boulder: Why the Constitution and the Clean Air Act Leave Deception-Based Climate Claims Standing

Analysis of what the outcome of Suncor v. Boulder will mean for climate cases that rely on deception claims as the basis for fossil fuel company liability.
Rows of desks in an arc face a dias placed against the iconic soaring gold backdrop and U.N. seal of the General Assembly chamber. Only about a third of the seats behind the rows of desks are occupied.

As Leaders Gather at the U.N. General Assembly, Competition May Outdo Cooperation

The challenges facing the U.N. include recurrent financial shortfalls and political irrelevance to some of the world's major crises.
Patches of water by a bridge in the mostly-dry riverbed of Syria's Orontes (Assi) river during an extreme drought in the city of Jisr al-Shughur in Syria's northwestern Idlib province.

Don’t Let Syria’s Recovery Become Collateral Damage in the Iran-U.S. War

The global energy crisis and other spillover effects from the war in Iran are jeopardizing Syria's economic recovery.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters is seen on February 13, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Challenging Toxic Air Exemptions – and a Pattern of Executive Overreach on Regulatory Rollbacks

Together, the Trump administration’s vision of the Clean Air Act’s exemption authority and shutting courts out from review is one of completely unchecked presidential power.
Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, vice president-elect Jose Manuel Restrepo, and National Electoral Council members stand with hands over hearts during the national anthem at a certification ceremony in Bogotá, with a screen showing archival footage behind them.

After Colombia’s Presidential Election, What Next on Climate and Human Rights?

Although too early to tell whether campaign promises will translate into policy, de la Espriella’s platform on climate and human rights marks a departure from the Petro administration.
Turkey's Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum (C) speaks next to United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell (L) and COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago (R) during a conference in Istanbul on February 12, 2026, ahead of United Nations's COP31 climate conference in November.

W(h)ither Climate “Multilateralism”?

A former lead climate lawyer for the U.S. State Department offers her perspective on the future of multilateral initiatives to combat climate change.
Humpback whales as seen from above swimming in blue water

Going Dark: Why Dismantling America’s Ocean Sensors Is a Security Risk

Shutting off ocean observation will reduce the United States' ability to see and respond to developments in fast-changing seas.
An aerial view of a 49.5 megawatt three-level data center under construction on April 14, 2026 in Vernon, California.

Combatting AI Coercion and the Unexpected Climate Dividend

Globally, AI infrastructure is consolidating faster than governments are moving. Governments need to build resilience through diplomatic initiatives and AI partnerships.
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