March 12, 2007
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Climate Change and Criminal Liability
In U.S. jurisprudence, the standard for conviction in a criminal proceeding is "beyond a reasonable doubt" -- at least 90% certain, in the conventional understanding. The prevailing standard in civil proceedings is the "preponderance of evidence" -- more likely true than not -- which implies greater than 50% likelihood.
From D.C. to Dhaka, scores of people gathered around live broadcasts of President Bush to play
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