Law360, New York (September 01, 2010, 12:03 PM ET) -- At the beginning of the 21st century, the concept of climate change was a goal nurtured primarily by environmentalists. That all changed in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 tragedy, with an increased desire for energy independence from foreign oil, and with a broader understanding and recognition of the impact of global warming.
Today, climate change is the focus of legislation and considered by many to be a linchpin in the development of a revamped national energy infrastructure. Yet, despite considerable support and aggressive advocacy, there...