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UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law
Judges with the U.N.’s top court say in a landmark climate decision that a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a ...
International Court of Justice: Nations Have Obligation To Limit Climate Change
Severe weather and natural disasters, are on the rise. This week, the top United Nations court ruled that countries are ...
Sustainable Switch: World Court tells countries they must address climate change
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Five key takeaways from the ICJ’s historic climate ruling and what comes next
The ICJ’s advisory opinion spells out states’ duties on climate, opening doors for lawsuits and stronger climate action. View ...
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Live updates: Trump suggests regime change in Iran, while envoy ...
Live updates: Trump declares ‘bullseye’ in Iran strike; UN envoy says Iranians are considering ‘proportionate’ response by TheHill.com - 06/22/25 10:22 PM ET ...
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UN’s top court delivered a landmark opinion on climate justice. What’s next?
The ruling was the result of years of efforts by activists and small island nations and initiated by Pacific Islands Students ...
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Vanuatu Minister After ICJ Climate Ruling: There’s a “Duty to Repair Harm Done”
The International Court of Justice found that polluting countries are now legally obligated to address global warming.
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Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Giant Eni Can Move Forward, Italy Supreme Court Says in ‘Historic’ Ruling
Decision paves the way for future environmental cases in Italian courts and represents the latest EU nation to hold Big Oil ...
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U.N. court rules that nations must act on climate change
Nations have a duty to act on climate change under international law — and if they don't, they could be held liable. That's ...
UN's top court says all countries have to act against climate change. Here are the key takeaways
The United Nations' top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, its 15 black-robed judges weighing in ...
The ICJ Rules That Failing to Combat Climate Change Could Violate International Law
In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an ...
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UN rules nations have an obligation to act on climate change
Nations must act on climate change under international law — if they don’t, they could be held liable. That’s the ruling of the top United Nations court. This segment airs on July 24, 2025. Audio will ...