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The ICJ Rules That Failing to Combat Climate Change Could Violate International Law
In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an ...
87% of Californians are concerned home insurance will rise due to climate change
A recent report from the Public Policy Institute of California found additionally that 60% were very concerned, a remarkable ...
Europe and China agree to take action on climate change and nothing else in tense Beijing summit
BEIJING (AP) — China and the European Union have issued a joint call to action on climate change during an otherwise tense ...
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 ...
For 1st Time, Fires Are Biggest Threat to Forests’ Climate-Fighting Superpower
Forests play a major role pulling planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. As the world heats up, some forests ...
UN's highest court says climate change is an 'existential threat'
The United Nations' highest court said countries need to meet their climate obligations or face potential litigation ...
World Court says climate change is an 'existential threat'
The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday underlined "the urgent and existential threat posed by climate change" as it ...
Countries Have Legal Duty to Tackle Climate Change Says ICJ
Nations must protect current and future generations from environmental harm, says the International Court of Justice.
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 ...
UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law
The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion says countries could be in violation of international law if ...
In landmark opinion, World Court says countries must address climate change threat
The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday said countries must address the "urgent and existential threat" of climate ...
Countries must address climate change threat, U.N.'s highest court says
The opinion by the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, was immediately welcomed by environmental groups.