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Fossil Fuel Firms Face Rising Tide Of Climate Litigation – Report

Fossil Fuel Firms Face Rising Tide Of Climate Litigation – Report

New analysis finds that oil, gas and coal producers are exposed to growing litigation risk as the climate crisis worsens. Article co-published with One Earth Now Communities, civil society organizations and individuals around the world are increasingly taking some of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies to court in

Utah Supreme Court Hears Appeal Of Youth Climate Case Challenging State’s Fossil Fuel Energy Policies

Utah Supreme Court Hears Appeal Of Youth Climate Case Challenging State’s Fossil Fuel Energy Policies

A group of seven young people from Utah who sued their state government over policies that promote and perpetuate fossil fuels were back in court on Wednesday as the Utah Supreme Court heard arguments on the youth plaintiffs’ appeal of the case’s dismissal. The case, Natalie R. v. State

South Korean Government’s Lack Of Long-Term Climate Targets Violates Constitution, Court Rules

South Korean Government’s Lack Of Long-Term Climate Targets Violates Constitution, Court Rules

In a first of its kind ruling in Asia, the Constitutional Court of Korea has decided that South Korea’s failure to set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets beyond 2030 violates the country’s constitution. The ruling is a victory for Korean youth and other plaintiffs who challenged the adequacy

Climate Change Is Killing People. Could Fossil Fuel Companies Be Held Criminally Responsible?

Climate Change Is Killing People. Could Fossil Fuel Companies Be Held Criminally Responsible?

Story originally published by Sierra Horrific wildfires. Catastrophic flooding and storms. Oppressive heat. Already, the climate crisis is fueling extreme weather disasters across the United States that are costing billions of dollars in damage—while also taking human lives. Dozens of Americans have died as a result of Hurricane Beryl,

A Maryland Judge Has Sided With Oil Companies In Dismissing Baltimore's Climate Liability Lawsuit. What Might It Mean For Other Climate Cases Against Big Oil, And Where Do The Cases Stand?

A Maryland Judge Has Sided With Oil Companies In Dismissing Baltimore's Climate Liability Lawsuit. What Might It Mean For Other Climate Cases Against Big Oil, And Where Do The Cases Stand?

Montana Kids' Climate Case Goes Back To Court On Appeal

Montana Kids' Climate Case Goes Back To Court On Appeal

What are the arguments on both sides, and what significance and practical impact could the final judgment have? The Montana Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Wednesday in a landmark youth constitutional climate case. The hearing comes as the state seeks to overturn the trial court’s

Youths Win Landmark Settlement in Hawai'i That Enshrines “Life-Sustaining Climate Policy” Into Law

Youths Win Landmark Settlement in Hawai'i That Enshrines “Life-Sustaining Climate Policy” Into Law

The outcome of the case marks a major victory for young climate activists. Story originally published by Sierra Parties to the first-ever constitutional climate lawsuit focused on addressing climate pollution from transportation announced a historic settlement agreement on Thursday in Hawai'i. The court-approved agreement puts the Aloha State’