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Two New Climate Cases Launched In The Netherlands

Two New Climate Cases Launched In The Netherlands

The Dutch NGO that successfully sued Shell announces new climate case against fossil fuel financier ING, while the island of Bonaire files climate lawsuit against the Dutch state. The Netherlands has been a hotspot for climate litigation. In 2015 the Urgenda Foundation along with Dutch citizens won a historic verdict

Norwegian Court Overturns Norway's Approvals Of New Offshore Oil Fields On Climate Grounds

Norwegian Court Overturns Norway's Approvals Of New Offshore Oil Fields On Climate Grounds

A court in Norway has delivered a key victory for climate campaigners in the fight against fossil fuel expansion, determining that the Norwegian government’s approvals of three new offshore oil and gas fields violated Norwegian and European law. The Oslo District Court’s verdict, issued January 18, 2024, is

Ontario Court Of Appeal Hears Landmark Youth Climate Case

Ontario Court Of Appeal Hears Landmark Youth Climate Case

The youth climate activists from Ontario, Canada challenging their provincial government’s scaled back climate policy through the courts continue their battle for accountability as their case came before the appellate court this week in a critical hearing. On January 15, the Ontario Court of Appeal heard oral arguments in

State Court Declines To Toss Out Delaware's Climate Accountability Case

State Court Declines To Toss Out Delaware's Climate Accountability Case

The state of Delaware’s lawsuit seeking to hold fossil fuel companies liable for alleged climate deception and climate-related costs is one step closer to trial after a state court judge refused to completely dismiss defendants’ bids to toss out the case. Superior Court Judge Mary M. Johnston issued an

Youth Climate Case Against US Government Should Go To Trial, Court Rules (Again)

Youth Climate Case Against US Government Should Go To Trial, Court Rules (Again)

A federal trial court judge in Oregon has rejected the US government’s latest attempts to quash the constitutional climate case Juliana v. United States, once again allowing the youth-led civil rights lawsuit to advance to trial. In a ruling issued on December 29, 2023, US District Judge Ann Aiken

2023 Has Been A Big Year For Climate Accountability In The Courts

2023 Has Been A Big Year For Climate Accountability In The Courts

Story originally published by DeSmog Climate litigation had a momentous year in 2023. Courts worldwide heard evidence and arguments at pivotal trials and hearings. Landmark rulings marked progress in holding governments to account for climate inaction or denial, and new climate cases continued to be filed. With climate lawsuits now

Facing "Existential Threats" From Climate Change, Two Indian Tribes Sue Big Oil

Facing "Existential Threats" From Climate Change, Two Indian Tribes Sue Big Oil

A pair of Indian Tribes in the US Pacific Northwest are taking major oil and gas companies to court over climate-related damage and alleged deception. On Wednesday, December 20 the Makah Indian Tribe and the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe each filed climate lawsuits in King County Superior Court in Washington

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