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UN court rules countries must treat climate change

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 human right.
Sustainable Switch: World Court tells countries they must address climate change
I’m back! You’ve probably been missing all your latest ESG news, but not to worry as today’s newsletter is worth the wait. We're diving into the landmark legal opinion by the International Court of Justice which said countries must address the "urgent and existential threat" of climate change by cooperating to curb emissions.
UN court rules countries must treat climate change as an 'existential threat'
The UN's top court on Wednesday ruled climate change an "existential problem of planetary proportions" and said countries had a legal duty to act or face consequences.
Top U.N. Court Says Countries Must Act on Climate Change
The International Court of Justice called global warming an “urgent and existential threat” at a closely watched case in The Hague.
The world court joins the fight over climate change
On July 23rd, after two years and an unprecedented number of submissions from governments and international institutions, the court delivered a unanimous verdict. In its opinion, climate change constitutes an “urgent and existential threat” that states must protect people from.
World Court Opens Door To Climate Change Lawsuits Against The U.S.
The International Court of Justice issues a non-binding opinion on the obligations of countries relating to climate change. The opinion will lead to new lawsuits.
UN's highest court says climate change is an 'existential threat'
The United Nations' highest court said countries need to meet their climate obligations or face potential litigation
UN court declares countries must tackle climate change
Though the decision is nonbinding, the ruling from the International Court of Justice could open the door for more litigation against corporate polluters.
World Court Climate Change Opinion Validates Trump’s Paris Agreement Concerns
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Europe and China agree to take action on climate change and nothing else in tense Beijing summit
China and the European Union have issued a joint call to action on climate change during a tense summit in Beijing.
87% of Californians are concerned home insurance will rise due to climate change
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A warming climate is changing what you can grow in Canada — slowly
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The costs of climate change in Ohio: Cooling, flooding, asthma and more
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Climate Change Is Doing a Number on People’s Summertime Blues
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Climate change is a pocketbook issue, report shows. It affects tourism, health, industry.
Tourism is also affected, with changes in seasonal activities. Warmer and shorter winters are making it harder to sell skiing ...