It's now a legal problem (about corporate liability for greenhouse emissions) Autor Healy K., Tapick J. Título de serie The Environmental Forum | Vol. 20(6); 30 - 35; 6 p. Fecha 2003 Fuente IUCN (ID: ANA-071021) Editor | Lugar de publicación Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA Tipo de documento Artículo en publicación Idioma Inglés País/Territorio Estados Unidos de América Materia Aire y atmósfera Palabra clave Responsabilidad/indemnización Emisiones Resumen Real issues of liability are looming for firms that emit greenhouse gases or manufacture products that do. Boards and officers face potential legal exposure based on their fiduciary responsibilities to protect assets by reducing risk and directing capital investment. And assets are increasingly affected by the public, including shareholderss who are organising to pressure exposed companies. It is time for lawyers to get into the fray