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International court of justice 'judges' climate change

What the World Court’s latest climate change ruling means for the U.S.
The court, created as part of the United Nations in 1945, affirmed that countries must uphold existing international laws related to climate change and, if they fail to act, could be held responsible for damage to communities and the environment. The opinion opens a door for future claims by countries seeking reparations for climate-related harm.
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UN's highest court says climate change is an 'existential threat'
THE HAGUE, July 23 (Reuters) - The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday underlined "the urgent and existential threat posed by climate change" as it started to read out an opinion on the legal obligations of states to take action.
UN's top court says all countries have to act against climate change. Here are the key takeaways
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Severe weather and natural disasters, are on the rise. This week, the top United Nations court ruled that countries are obligated to limit climate change under international law, in response. Cheryl Johnson with People for Community Recovery joins WGN's Micah Materre to discuss this historic ruling and what it could mean for environmental justice.
Why a United Nations court ruling will impact climate change efforts in northern Ontario
The United Nations’ top court says countries failing to implement measures to mitigate climate change may be in violation of international law, opening the door for nations harmed by its effects to seek reparations.
Nations must act on climate change or could be held responsible, top U.N. court rules
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The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?
The court affirmed that all countries have a legal duty under customary international law, which refers to universal rules that arise from common practices among states, to preven
World Court Opinion: Protection From Climate Change Is A Human Right
The International Court of Justice issues an advisory opinion that found that a clean, health, and sustainable environment is a human right under international law.
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