Michael Burger
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Climate Attribution Conference Explores Science, Law and Accountability
Speakers explored how climate attribution research is shaping lawsuits, policy and public health.
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Columbia Climate School Experts on What Gives Them Hope in 2026
2025 was a tough year for climate action. Yet our experts see signs of progress on the horizon, and climate solutions within reach.
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Ten-Year Climate Lawsuit Ends in Loss for One Man, But a Win for Climate
A German court’s dismissal of a historic lawsuit filed by an Indigenous Peruvian against energy giant RWE has far-reaching implications for climate law.
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What Role Can Climate Change Play in the Courtroom?
Michael Burger, executive director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, discussed recent developments in climate litigation and the questions they raise for the future.
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A Showcase Combining Knowledge and Action
The Climate School’s first-ever showcase highlighted the school’s mission to partner with organizations outside of Columbia to build climate solutions.
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With Climate Impacts Growing, Insurance Companies Face Big Challenges
As natural disasters become more frequent and more costly, the struggling insurance market could affect the entire economy. To weather the storms ahead, insurers will need to make some changes.
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