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Baltimore And Its Backers Brief U.S. Supreme Court, Push Back Against Oil Companies' Arguments

Baltimore And Its Backers Brief U.S. Supreme Court, Push Back Against Oil Companies' Arguments

The city of Baltimore and its supporters in litigation against the fossil fuel industry over climate damages are pushing back against industry arguments in oil companies’ appeal before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court will hear the case on January 19, 2021. In recent briefs submitted in December to the

Heathrow Airport Expansion Wins At UK Supreme Court

Heathrow Airport Expansion Wins At UK Supreme Court

The UK Supreme Court ruled this month in favor of Heathrow International Airport in a case challenging the airport’s third runway expansion project on climate change grounds. British environmental law charity Plan B – one of the plaintiffs in this case – called the ruling a “betrayal” to young people and

"Disappointing" Decision From Norway's Supreme Court In Climate Lawsuit Challenging Arctic Offshore Oil Licenses

"Disappointing" Decision From Norway's Supreme Court In Climate Lawsuit Challenging Arctic Offshore Oil Licenses

Story originally published by DeSmog Norway’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled not to overturn the Norwegian government’s approval of new licenses for offshore oil drilling in the fragile Arctic region. The ruling – a culmination of four years of high-profile litigation in a case challenging continued fossil fuel production

2020 Was A Busy Year For Taking The Climate Fight To The Courts

2020 Was A Busy Year For Taking The Climate Fight To The Courts

Story originally published by DeSmog This year – with its converging crises, from the coronavirus pandemic to longstanding racial injustice to climate-related disasters – was also a remarkably active time for climate litigation. All around the world, communities, organizations, and especially young people turned to the courts in 2020 in strategic attempts

In 'Dutch vs. Shell' Case, Fossil Fuel's Future Is On Trial

In 'Dutch vs. Shell' Case, Fossil Fuel's Future Is On Trial

In groundbreaking climate case, 17,000 Dutch citizens and several environmental groups have asked the Hague to rule that Europe's biggest oil-and-gas firm must abide by the Paris Accord's goals. Story originally published by Drilled News Five years after nearly 200 nations adopted the Paris climate

New Youth Climate Lawsuit Launched Against UK Government On Five Year Anniversary Of Paris Agreement

New Youth Climate Lawsuit Launched Against UK Government On Five Year Anniversary Of Paris Agreement

Story originally published by DeSmog and DeSmog UK Three young British citizens and the climate litigation charity Plan B today announced they are taking legal action against the UK government for failing to sufficiently address the climate crisis. The announcement comes on the five year anniversary of the landmark Paris

Exxon - Facing Lawsuit From Connecticut Over Alleged 'Decades of Deception' - Misleads Court About The Lawsuit, State Tells Court

Exxon - Facing Lawsuit From Connecticut Over Alleged 'Decades of Deception' - Misleads Court About The Lawsuit, State Tells Court

Connecticut told a federal court in a Dec. 2 filing that its lawsuit accusing oil giant ExxonMobil of deceptive behavior regarding the fossil fuel business and consequences on the climate should be sent back to state court. The state also said Exxon has mischaracterized the lawsuit, arguing the case presents

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