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Historic ruling finds climate change ‘imperils all forms of life’ and puts laggard nations on notice
Countries have wide-ranging obligations to adequately tackle climate change, the International Court of Justice has found.
UN's top court says all countries have to act against climate change. Here are the key takeaways
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, its 15-black ...
Top U.N. Court Says Countries Must Act on Climate Change
The International Court of Justice called global warming an “urgent and existential threat” at a closely watched case in The ...
Harnessing the potential for climate action and biodiversity conservation
Seagrass meadows, salt marshes, and marine sediments sequester carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change while increasing ...
Top UN court says treaties compel wealthy nations to curb global warming
The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday told wealthy countries they must comply with their international commitments ...
U.N. court says polluters can be held responsible for greenhouse gas emissions
The island nation of Vanuatu prevailed in its landmark request to legally compel countries to cut emissions and compensate ...
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Governments Are Legally Required to Address Climate Change, Top Global Court Says
In a landmark advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice also said high-emissions countries may need to pay ...
U.N. court rules countries have duty to limit greenhouse emissions
The International Court of Justice was asked to rule on whether nations are obligated under international law to protect the ...
For hope on climate change, follow the money, UN chief tells AP
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says money, not just science, makes the case for curbing climate change.