The Buzz w/BCLB: Climate Homicide: Corporate Liability for Climate-Related Death

Explore the groundbreaking concept of climate homicide, the corporate liability for climate-related deaths, where experts will delve into the potential legal challenges facing major industries. As prosecutors consider targeting big oil companies, the discussion will expand to examine whether this liability could extend to other traditional sectors with “dirty assets.” We’ll also analyze the implications of personal versus corporate liability and how holding companies accountable for climate-related deaths could accelerate the energy transition.

Substantive Written Material:

• ‘Climate homicide’: Could Big Oil be sued for disaster deaths?(opens in a new tab)
• Charging Big Oil with Climate Homicide Preliminary Prosecution Memo for July 2023 Heat Wave(opens in a new tab)
• Climate Homicide: Prosecuting Big Oil For Climate Deaths(opens in a new tab)