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L. Delta Merner
In her role as Lead Scientist for the Science Hub for Climate Litigation, Dr. Merner provides timely, scientific evidence to support legal cases that hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages.
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In her role as Lead Scientist for the Science Hub for Climate Litigation, Dr. Merner provides timely, scientific evidence to support legal cases that hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages.