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French NGOs Sue Government Over Inadequate Climate Adaptation Plan
In France, a coalition of NGOs including Greenpeace and Oxfam is suing the government for its insufficient climate adaptation plan, lacking funding for crucial protective measures against climate change impacts affecting millions, setting a precedent for Europe.
French NGOs Sue Government Over Inadequate Climate Adaptation Plan
In France, a coalition of NGOs including Greenpeace and Oxfam is suing the government for its insufficient climate adaptation plan, lacking funding for crucial protective measures against climate change impacts affecting millions, setting a precedent for Europe.
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44% Bias Score
Peruvian Farmer Sues RWE for Climate Change-Related Glacial Melt Threat
Peruvian farmer Luciano Lliuya is suing RWE, a German energy company, in a German court for its contribution to glacial melt threatening his home in Huaraz, seeking preventative measures against potential catastrophic flooding, potentially setting a global precedent for corporate climate accountabil...
Peruvian Farmer Sues RWE for Climate Change-Related Glacial Melt Threat
Peruvian farmer Luciano Lliuya is suing RWE, a German energy company, in a German court for its contribution to glacial melt threatening his home in Huaraz, seeking preventative measures against potential catastrophic flooding, potentially setting a global precedent for corporate climate accountabil...
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40% Bias Score
Swedish Court Rejects Climate Inaction Lawsuit
Sweden's Supreme Court rejected a climate inaction lawsuit filed by 300 young people, including Greta Thunberg, on February 19th, 2024, citing the separation of powers and stating courts cannot dictate government climate policy, although future lawsuits may be possible if structured differently.
Swedish Court Rejects Climate Inaction Lawsuit
Sweden's Supreme Court rejected a climate inaction lawsuit filed by 300 young people, including Greta Thunberg, on February 19th, 2024, citing the separation of powers and stating courts cannot dictate government climate policy, although future lawsuits may be possible if structured differently.
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36% Bias Score
Judges Dismiss Climate Lawsuits Against Energy Companies
Judges in Maryland and New York dismissed climate lawsuits against energy companies, citing federal law preemption and inconsistencies in plaintiffs' arguments; this follows the Supreme Court's refusal to hear similar cases, potentially setting a precedent for numerous pending lawsuits.
Judges Dismiss Climate Lawsuits Against Energy Companies
Judges in Maryland and New York dismissed climate lawsuits against energy companies, citing federal law preemption and inconsistencies in plaintiffs' arguments; this follows the Supreme Court's refusal to hear similar cases, potentially setting a precedent for numerous pending lawsuits.
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72% Bias Score
New York Law to Recover \$75 Billion from Climate Polluters
New York State's new law will make major climate polluters pay \$75 billion over 25 years for climate change costs, aiming to mitigate \$65,000 per household by 2050 and making it the second US state after Vermont to enact such legislation.
New York Law to Recover \$75 Billion from Climate Polluters
New York State's new law will make major climate polluters pay \$75 billion over 25 years for climate change costs, aiming to mitigate \$65,000 per household by 2050 and making it the second US state after Vermont to enact such legislation.
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40% Bias Score
Peruvian Farmer's Climate Change Lawsuit Against RWE: Experts Find Low Flood Risk
A Peruvian farmer is suing RWE, a German energy company, for contributing to climate change that threatens his home with glacial lake flooding; recent expert assessments deem a significant flood unlikely, but the case highlights the complex legal issues of corporate climate responsibility.
Peruvian Farmer's Climate Change Lawsuit Against RWE: Experts Find Low Flood Risk
A Peruvian farmer is suing RWE, a German energy company, for contributing to climate change that threatens his home with glacial lake flooding; recent expert assessments deem a significant flood unlikely, but the case highlights the complex legal issues of corporate climate responsibility.
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36% Bias Score
Big Oil's Small Share of Global CO2 Emissions Undermines Climate Lawsuits
The five largest integrated oil companies accounted for 5.4% of global CO2 emissions in 2023, while the US alone contributed 24.5% over the past 60 years; lawsuits targeting these companies ignore broader responsibility for climate change.
Big Oil's Small Share of Global CO2 Emissions Undermines Climate Lawsuits
The five largest integrated oil companies accounted for 5.4% of global CO2 emissions in 2023, while the US alone contributed 24.5% over the past 60 years; lawsuits targeting these companies ignore broader responsibility for climate change.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Re-election Spurs US State-Level Climate Accountability Laws
Following Donald Trump's reelection, several US states are passing laws holding fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate change damages, facing legal challenges but enjoying widespread public support.
Trump Re-election Spurs US State-Level Climate Accountability Laws
Following Donald Trump's reelection, several US states are passing laws holding fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate change damages, facing legal challenges but enjoying widespread public support.
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40% Bias Score
ICJ to Rule on States' Climate Change Obligations
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will issue an advisory opinion on states' climate change obligations, prompted by Vanuatu and supported by 130+ countries, following 2024's record heat and insufficient COP29 funding, clarifying existing international laws and their consequences.
ICJ to Rule on States' Climate Change Obligations
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will issue an advisory opinion on states' climate change obligations, prompted by Vanuatu and supported by 130+ countries, following 2024's record heat and insufficient COP29 funding, clarifying existing international laws and their consequences.
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36% Bias Score
ICJ Hearings Conclude on State Climate Change Obligations
From December 2-13, 2024, the International Court of Justice held hearings on states' climate change obligations, focusing on financial liability and prevention, with 100+ countries presenting oral statements highlighting disagreements on the sufficiency of existing climate treaties versus human rig...
ICJ Hearings Conclude on State Climate Change Obligations
From December 2-13, 2024, the International Court of Justice held hearings on states' climate change obligations, focusing on financial liability and prevention, with 100+ countries presenting oral statements highlighting disagreements on the sufficiency of existing climate treaties versus human rig...
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12% Bias Score
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