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Professor Mary Wood, originator of the atmospheric trust litigation approach put to the test in the historic climate lawsuit Juliana v. United States, discusses how her legal theory developed out of the public trust doctrine.

Professor Mary Wood, originator of the atmospheric trust litigation approach put to the test in the historic climate lawsuit Juliana v. United States, details her efforts working with Dr. James Hansen to arrive at a prescription for climate recovery as a step in the development of her atmospheric trust litigation approach.

Julia Olson, co-founder of Our Children’s Trust, discusses two of the general obstacles to climate recovery. She also shares reasons for optimism and hope that we can redress climate disruption for the sake of current and future generations.

Julia Olson, co-founder of Our Children’s Trust, outlines the principle of atmospheric trust at the heart of the Juliana v. United States lawsuit that she is leading through U.S. federal court system.

Julia Olson, lead council in Juliana v. United States and co-founder of Our Children’s Trust, reflects on how the lawsuit is not only about recovering a stable climate system but also recovering democracy.