This document summarizes key aspects of using the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to litigate climate change issues. It discusses how NEPA requires federal agencies to assess environmental impacts of major actions and prepare statements. It analyzes several cases where plaintiffs argued that federal actions contributed to climate change impacts and should have undergone NEPA review. The document also examines standing requirements for plaintiffs in NEPA litigation challenging issues like greenhouse gas emissions.

1. Climate Change Litigation Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Panel Presentation by Kevin Haroff (Partner SHB San Francisco) 2011 Monsanto Lecture and Conference on Climate Change Litigation Valparaiso University School of Law – February 18, 20011 åå