ICJ ruling expected to shape US climate lawsuits in defiance of Trump

The US administration’s efforts to roll back policies on clean energy and emissions cuts go against the top court’s opinion, which could be used by lawyers to fight back
March in New York City shows people holding banners calling to protect the climate and resist
Protesters hold signs and march through midtown Manhattan during the ''Protect Migrants, Protect the Planet'' demonstration in New York City, United States, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Melissa Bender/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE

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