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Court Tosses Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Canada

Court Tosses Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Canada

Story originally published by DeSmog The Federal Court of Canada has decided to dismiss a climate lawsuit based on constitutional rights and brought by 15 young Canadians against the federal government. The decision, issued October 27, effectively denies the youths the chance to present their case and the supporting climate

Swiss Seniors Take Their Climate Case Against Switzerland To European Court Of Human Rights

Swiss Seniors Take Their Climate Case Against Switzerland To European Court Of Human Rights

After unsuccessful attempts to sue the Swiss government through Switzerland’s court system challenging the government’s insufficient climate policies, a group of Swiss senior women are taking their case to the European Court of Human Rights. This will be the second climate change case filed before the international human

Oregon Supreme Court Rules Against Youth In Climate Case, But Chief Justice Pens Dissent Saying Judicial Branch "Has A Role To Play" In Addressing Climate Crisis

Oregon Supreme Court Rules Against Youth In Climate Case, But Chief Justice Pens Dissent Saying Judicial Branch "Has A Role To Play" In Addressing Climate Crisis

In a divided ruling issued on October 22, the Oregon Supreme Court decided the state of Oregon does not have a duty to protect its vital natural resources such as the atmosphere and water under a legal theory called the public trust doctrine in the face of the climate crisis.

Amy Coney Barrett's Remarks On Climate Change Raise Alarm That A Climate Denier Is About To Join The Supreme Court

Amy Coney Barrett's Remarks On Climate Change Raise Alarm That A Climate Denier Is About To Join The Supreme Court

Story originally published by DeSmog During her Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, October 13, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett trotted out a tired and dismissive refrain from climate deniers, saying, “I’m certainly not a scientist” when Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) asked specifically about her views on climate change.

Hawaii's Maui County Takes Big Oil To Court Over Climate Crisis

Hawaii's Maui County Takes Big Oil To Court Over Climate Crisis

Story originally published by Drilled News Hawaii’s Maui County filed a liability claim against 20 fossil fuel firms on Monday, joining 23 other U.S. communities suing to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable for their role in delaying action on climate change. Maui is the third community in

Fossil Fuel Companies Keep Getting Sued Over Climate Impacts. Here's Where The Cases Stand

Fossil Fuel Companies Keep Getting Sued Over Climate Impacts. Here's Where The Cases Stand

Story originally published by DeSmog September saw a flurry of new lawsuits filed by cities and states against major fossil fuel companies over the climate crisis and the resulting impacts that are already being felt. After Hoboken, New Jersey sued Big Oil and its largest trade association, the American Petroleum

Court To Decide If Kids Suing Canada Over Climate Get A Trial

Court To Decide If Kids Suing Canada Over Climate Get A Trial

Should young people suing their national government over climate change get the chance to tell their stories, and present climate science, at a courtroom trial? That is the question pending before the Federal Court of Canada, which heard arguments last week in a constitutional climate lawsuit brought by 15 youths

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