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]]> https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/03/26/ugandan-farmers-use-british-court-to-try-to-stop-oil-pipeline/feed/ 0 As Trump’s attacks on science escalate, Big Oil moves to avoid legal accountability https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/03/17/as-trumps-attacks-on-science-escalate-big-oil-moves-to-avoid-legal-accountability/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/03/17/as-trumps-attacks-on-science-escalate-big-oil-moves-to-avoid-legal-accountability/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:30:09 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=83837 A case being heard in the US Supreme Court is pivotal to a longtime push by fossil fuel firms to prevent state courts considering the industry's role in the climate crisis

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]]> https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/03/17/as-trumps-attacks-on-science-escalate-big-oil-moves-to-avoid-legal-accountability/feed/ 0 Court rules Netherlands is not doing enough to meet 1.5C goal and protect Bonaire https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/28/court-rules-netherlands-is-not-doing-enough-to-meet-1-5c-goal-and-protect-bonaire/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/28/court-rules-netherlands-is-not-doing-enough-to-meet-1-5c-goal-and-protect-bonaire/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:09:38 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=82331 A Dutch district court ruled that the country is using up more than its fair share of carbon emissions, and ordered the government to review its emissions-cutting plan

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]]> https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/01/28/court-rules-netherlands-is-not-doing-enough-to-meet-1-5c-goal-and-protect-bonaire/feed/ 0 World’s top court opens door to compensation from countries responsible for climate crisis https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/23/worlds-top-court-opens-door-to-compensation-from-countries-responsible-for-climate-crisis/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/23/worlds-top-court-opens-door-to-compensation-from-countries-responsible-for-climate-crisis/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:59:35 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=73171 International Court of Justice rules that governments have a legal duty to prevent and repair damage to the climate system

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]]> https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/23/worlds-top-court-opens-door-to-compensation-from-countries-responsible-for-climate-crisis/feed/ 0 Greenpeace’s $660m damages ruling a ‘wake-up call’ to climate movement https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/03/21/greenpeaces-660m-damages-ruling-a-wake-up-call-to-climate-movement/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/03/21/greenpeaces-660m-damages-ruling-a-wake-up-call-to-climate-movement/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:40:37 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=69087 The North Dakota court's ruling has brought a wave of solidarity against SLAPP lawsuits designed to silence campaigners

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]]> New global climate commitments critical – but strong national laws must follow https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/09/26/new-global-climate-commitments-are-critical-but-strong-national-laws-must-follow/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:25:39 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=53130 International emissions-cutting targets need to be translated into national laws to guarantee delivery and protect the rights of future generations

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]]> Pressure builds on Council of Europe to put right to healthy environment in law https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/05/03/pressure-builds-on-council-of-europe-to-put-right-to-healthy-environment-in-law/ Wed, 03 May 2023 10:41:46 +0000 https://climatechangenews.com/?p=48465 The Council of Europe will discuss the right to a healthy environment at a “historic” upcoming leaders summit in Reykjavik

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]]> International Court of Justice to advise states on climate duties: ‘A turning point for climate justice’ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/03/29/international-court-of-justice-to-advise-states-on-climate-duties-a-turning-point-for-climate-justice/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:22:26 +0000 https://climatechangenews.com/?p=48303 The United Nations has ordered the International Court of Justice to advise states on their legal responsibilities on climate change, following a global initiative led by Vanuatu

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]]> Climate in court: The Paris Agreement’s role in safeguarding human rights  https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/03/28/climate-in-court-the-paris-agreements-role-in-safeguarding-human-rights/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:04:33 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=48288 The European court on Human Rights will rule on whether climate inaction breaches human rights and the case will have global implications

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]]> Shell faces Dutch court in case testing how Paris climate goals apply to businesses https://www.climatechangenews.com/2020/12/17/shell-faces-dutch-court-case-testing-paris-climate-goals-apply-businesses/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:23:02 +0000 https://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=43141 Climate campaigners say Shell is violating human rights by continuing to invest billions in fossil fuels, calling for a much faster shift to clean energy

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]]> Netherlands proposes 95% emissions cut by 2050 in draft climate law https://www.climatechangenews.com/2018/06/27/netherlands-proposes-95-emissions-cut-2050-draft-climate-law/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:45:21 +0000 http://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=36876 Under proposals backed by seven political parties across the spectrum, the Netherlands could set one of the most ambitious carbon targets in the world

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]]> Vulnerable countries warned: Protect your legal rights in a Paris accord https://www.climatechangenews.com/2015/10/23/vulnerable-countries-warned-protect-your-legal-rights-in-a-paris-accord/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2015/10/23/vulnerable-countries-warned-protect-your-legal-rights-in-a-paris-accord/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2015 10:37:01 +0000 http://www.climatechangenews.com/?p=25019 COMMENT: Countries may be waiving claims to future climate compensation in a new deal. Know what you're signing away, writes barrister Tim Crosland

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]]> https://www.climatechangenews.com/2015/07/13/what-could-a-legally-binding-un-climate-deal-look-like/feed/ 2 Vanuatu backs plan to sue major carbon polluters for climate damage https://www.climatechangenews.com/2015/06/09/vanuatu-to-sue-major-carbon-polluters-for-climate-damage/ https://www.climatechangenews.com/2015/06/09/vanuatu-to-sue-major-carbon-polluters-for-climate-damage/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2015 11:39:06 +0000 http://www.rtcc.org/?p=22691 NEWS: Pacific island's president supports moves by vulnerable communities to explore legal avenues for court case

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