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Investigation Urged Over Climate Activists and Judges' Ties

8/18/2025

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Power the Future calls for an investigation into potential coordination between climate activists and judges in climate litigation.
The Environmental Law Institute's Climate Judiciary Project (CJP) faces accusations of bias in educating judges on climate matters.
CJP asserts it does not engage in litigation and offers objective scientific education.
Increased climate lawsuits against oil companies have drawn attention from conservative lawmakers.
Ethical concerns emerge over judges' communications with climate activists, including sharing sensitive materials.

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Power the Future calls for an investigation into potential coordination between climate activists and judges in climate litigation.
The Environmental Law Institute's Climate Judiciary Project (CJP) faces accusations of bias in educating judges on climate matters.
CJP asserts it does not engage in litigation and offers objective scientific education.
Increased climate lawsuits against oil companies have drawn attention from conservative lawmakers.
Ethical concerns emerge over judges' communications with climate activists, including sharing sensitive materials.