It's now a legal problem (about corporate liability for greenhouse emissions) Auteur Healy K., Tapick J. Périodique/Collection The Environmental Forum | Vol. 20(6); 30 - 35; 6 p. Date 2003 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-071021) Éditeur | Lieu de publication Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA Type du document Article en publication périodique Langue Anglais Pays/Territoire États-Unis d'Amérique Sujet Air et atmosphère Mot clé Émissions Responsabilité/indemnisation Résumé 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