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David Bookbinder

David Bookbinder is the chief counsel of the Niskanen Center, a libertarian think tank. He is former Chief Climate Counsel of the Sierra Club.

Latest articles by David Bookbinder

The Big Idea
How Trump’s reckless climate policy invites a judicial backlashHow Trump’s reckless climate policy invites a judicial backlash
The Big Idea

The worst way to do policy is through the courts. But that could be where we’re headed.

By David Bookbinder
The Big Idea
Obama had a chance to really fight climate change. He blew it.Obama had a chance to really fight climate change. He blew it.
The Big Idea

Political caution and inexplicable foot-dragging led to weak (or reversible) policies.

By David Bookbinder