Wednesday, 11 September 2019

Courts and Climate Science: The Need for Scientific Education Among Judges

Courts and Climate Science: The Need for Scientific Education Among Judges

A recent exchange between Senior D.C. Circuit Judge Raymond Randolph and D.C. District Judge Emmet Sullivan offered a glimpse into the unfiltered perspective of a federal judge, and serves as a stark illustration of the need for scientific literacy in the judicial community. At a time when our legal system is hearing increasingly complex cases involving climate science, we need a judiciary that will rule based on facts and the law, not preconceived notions or partisan skepticism.

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