The Trial Lawyer Spring 2026 | Page 86

MAKING BIG FOOD PAY ITS ECOLOGICAL BILL: The Next Frontier of Climate Accountability

By Alex Crisp
The“ polluter pays” principle transformed the energy industry half a century ago. Now, as industrial agriculture drives climate breakdown, deforestation, and water scarcity, experts say it’ s time to apply the same rule to our food systems— and make corporations, not consumers, bear the cost of the damage.
Today, we face a similar urgency for change. This time, it’ s regarding our food systems.