In episode 182 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Mark Nevitt, a former Navy Jag and now Law professor at Emory University. Mark shares his insights on the intersection of law and climate change. They discuss how U.S. laws were created during a much more stable climate and how the legal system has not kept up with the current climate moment. The takings clause in the U.S. Constitution is now relevant for climate change and Mark and Doug dig into this issue. Mark also considers his military experience good preparation to get into climate adaptation. We also discuss whether judges should recuse themselves if they are climate skeptics and should we amend the U.S. Constitution to address important adaptation issues. Also, what would happen if the President declared a national emergency around climate change? Join us for this fascinating discussion on the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of law and climate change.