Beyond the necessity defense, some climate activists are looking at other strategies in the US to challenge the limitations of statutory law and push for urgent governmental action to limit climate change.
"We have the means to limit climate change.
We can limit climate instability and adapt to some of the changes we see now.
CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels need to substantial decrease to limit climate change".
The case for decarbonising power supplies in order to limit climate change is now beyond challenge.
"We have the means to limit climate change," said Rajendra Pachauri, chair of the IPCC.
In other words, we can and should act to limit climate change.
For years, Ebell and the CEI have attacked efforts to limit climate change, through lobbying, lawsuits and campaigns.
Limiting climate change would require substantial and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions which, together with adaptation, can limit climate change risks.
Zac Goldsmith has spent much of his money supporting charities, mainly those involved in the environment and campaigning to limit climate change.
They also argue those reserves would become worthless if the world's governments keep their word to cut emissions and limit climate change to 2C.
