The National Academies released a report stating that attribution science is advancing quickly.

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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:05:49 GMT · 3h 7m ago

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The advancement of attribution science could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe weather events exacerbated by global warming.

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This report could enable legal action against entities responsible for climate change, seeking compensation for damages caused by extreme weather events.

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The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/climate/national-academies-extreme-weather-attribution.html
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