International Court of Justice opens way for legal claims over effects of historic emissions
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International Court of Justice opens way for legal claims over effects of historic emissions
International Court of Justice opens way for legal claims over effects of historic emissions
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Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change

Nations who fail to curb fossil fuels could be ordered to pay reparations, top UN court rules

Opinion | Climate Science Is Now the Law

World’s top court just changed the game for climate action

The world court joins the fight over climate change

Per il diritto internazionale gli Stati sono tenuti a contrastare il cambiamento climatico

Der IGH liefert Treibstoff für Klimaklagen

The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.

The International Court of Justice last year delivered a legal opinion on climate change with a clarity of purpose not seen since…

Decision by international court of justice hailed as a gamechanger for climate justice and accountability

An open letter signed by more than 100 lawyers, climate scientists and legal academics attacks the government's moves to amend…

Landmark opinion says those that fail to prevent climate harm could be liable for compensation and restitution

A landmark legal ruling leaves no doubt that continuing fossil fuel production and use, let alone expanding it, violates the law.