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ABA features NELC Fellow Mary Wood’s climate change work

October 31, 2019

Rebecca Milaschewski

In this latest ABA feature, they highlight the pioneering thinking of Mary Wood in shaping climate change litigation strategy in the US. NELC co-founder Gus Speth also weighs in on the story.

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ABA features NELC Fellow Mary Wood’s climate change work

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