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French "Case Of The Century," Alleging France Is Falling Short On Climate Action, Comes Before Administrative Court In Key Hearing

French "Case Of The Century," Alleging France Is Falling Short On Climate Action, Comes Before Administrative Court In Key Hearing

* UPDATE (1/16/21) – France is at fault and could indeed be held responsible for failing to take sufficient climate action, the public rapporteur (an independent advisor to the court) concluded. This finding is an important step towards climate justice in France. As the coalition of environmental and human rights

"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

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

'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

'Historic' Court Ruling Will Force France To Justify Its Climate Targets

'Historic' Court Ruling Will Force France To Justify Its Climate Targets

Story originally published by DeSmog A French court this week issued what climate campaigners are calling a “historic decision” in the fight to hold national governments accountable for insufficient action to address the climate crisis. The decision finds that France in recent years has exceeded its “carbon budgets” -- the

Norway's Supreme Court To Decide On Climate Lawsuit Challenging Offshore Arctic Oil Drilling

Norway's Supreme Court To Decide On Climate Lawsuit Challenging Offshore Arctic Oil Drilling

Story originally published by DeSmog The Supreme Court of Norway is set to rule in a high-profile climate change lawsuit challenging the Norwegian government’s licensing of new offshore oil drilling in the fragile and rapidly warming Arctic region. The forthcoming decision from Norway’s highest court could, for the

Climate Showdown On New Drilling For Arctic Oil Starts This Week In Norway's Supreme Court

Climate Showdown On New Drilling For Arctic Oil Starts This Week In Norway's Supreme Court

While the outcome of the United States presidential election this week could very well be a make it or break it moment for global efforts to address the climate emergency, this week will see another contest with critical climate stakes in Norway as the Norwegian Supreme Court takes up a

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