Note by: Matthew Hayes

In this note, Staffer Matthew Hayes argues that, due to the current climate crisis, the Supreme Court should consider a state’s effect on climate change when it rules on inter-state water rights disputes. Hayes further asserts the importance of addressing climate change in making this decision as the world is susceptible to potentially irreversible water-driven climate tipping points.

VOLUME 14 - 2021-2022 ISSUE 2

14 Ky. J. Equine, Agric. & Nat. Res. L. 2 (2022).

Wasting Water: Why the Supreme Court should consider climate change when apportioning water-rights between states.

Note Written By: Matthew Hayes

In this note, former staffer Matthew Hayes argues that, due to the current climate crisis, the Supreme Court should consider a state’s effect on climate change when it rules on inter-state water rights disputes. Hayes further asserts the importance of addressing climate change in making this decision as the world is susceptible to potentially irreversible water-driven climate tipping points.