Lunch Conversation
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Courts, Cities, and Climate: The Municipal Litigation Wave
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m
Cities across the country are turning to the courts to address climate-related claims. Panelists Jonathan Adler, Todd Zywicki, David Bookbinder, and Michael Toth will discuss the legal theories behind these suits, their implications for federalism and separation of powers, and the broader policy consequences.
Moderator: John Yoo - Civitas Institute, Berkeley
Panelists:
Jonathan Adler - William & Mary
Todd Zywicki - George Mason
David Bookbinder - Environmental Integrity Project
Michael Toth - Civitas Institute
Coffee Break: 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Rethinking Energy and Climate Strategy in an AI-Driven Economy
3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Scientific debates over climate risk now operate alongside a rapidly accelerating AI economy with immense energy requirements. Panelists Lynne Kiesling, Mark Mills, and Jessica Weinkle will examine competing narratives about climate risk, the reliability of current models, and the policy pathways that best support technological and economic growth. Together they will assess what a resilient, innovation-driven energy future requires.
Moderator: Steve Hayward - Civitas Institute, Berkeley
Panelists:
Lynne Keisling - Northwestern
Mark Mills - National Center for Energy Analytics
Jessica Weinkle - University of North Carolina
Keynote Speaker and Reception
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Invite only dinner: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
