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Climate change: Global issue, local concern

Regulatory liability considerations for local governments

by ATHERTON A, STUCKERT K
Climate change: Global issue, local concern
Published in March 2021 - Page 27

The provincial and federal governments, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Union of BC Municipalities have officially stated that climate change is having an impact on local governments and their infrastructure. The legal liability risks of climate change impacts include potential negligence claims, nuisance claims, and regulatory liability.

Numerous studies have shown that climate change impacts include such things as increased flooding risks, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events. To address climate change,

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