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"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

Here's How Big Oil Wants The Supreme Court To Help Delay And Derail Climate Lawsuits

Here's How Big Oil Wants The Supreme Court To Help Delay And Derail Climate Lawsuits

Story originally published by DeSmog On January 19, 2021 — just one day before President-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office — the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a climate change accountability lawsuit brought by Baltimore, Maryland, against almost two dozen fossil fuel corporations. Like over a dozen

'Major Hurdle' Cleared As Youth Activists Advance Historic Climate Case

'Major Hurdle' Cleared As Youth Activists Advance Historic Climate Case

Story originally published by DeSmog An unprecedented climate lawsuit brought by six Portuguese youths is to be fast-tracked at Europe’s highest court, it was announced today. The European Court of Human Rights said the case, which accuses 33 European nations of violating the applicants’ right to life by disregarding

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