The rightwing campaign to control how US judges view the climate crisis
The Guardian reports on a campaign by right-wing organizations to influence federal judges' perspectives on climate change litigation. Critics argue these efforts aim to frame climate science as overly political to protect fossil fuel interests.
Why it matters
The independence of the judiciary is a cornerstone of democracy, and efforts to influence judicial philosophy on climate issues could alter the legal landscape for environmental regulation.
Chris Wright, the US energy secretary attends the 2026 infrastructure summit of government officials, corporate executives and labor leaders in Washington DC on 11 March 2026. Composite: Reuters View image in fullscreen Chris Wright, the US energy secretary attends the 2026 infrastructure summit of government officials, corporate executives and labor leaders in Washington DC on 11 March 2026. Composite: Reuters Democracy, climate and justice Climate crisis The rightwing campaign to control how US judges view the climate crisis US energy secretary Chris Wright featured in seminars to judges when he was a fracking executive
The framing focuses on 'rightwing campaigns' and 'fossil fuel-backed organizations' attempting to discredit climate litigation, reflecting a progressive editorial stance.
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