Emitters of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases should monitor developments in Connecticut. It is possible the defendants will appeal to have the case struck out again before it is decided on its merits.rnThe case may be a catalyst for Australian activists to also consider the use of public nuisance to address and highlight global warming.rnThe court's consideration of appropriate orders in the Macquarie Generation case may give some indication of the possibility of success for future Australian public nuisance cases seeking reductions in carbon emissions.
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