The Nation

The World Court Adds Muscle to the Climate Fight

After a “landmark” ruling from the International Court of Justice, journalists can expect more lawsuits against fossil fuel companies. Today’s nonstop news cycle makes it all too easy to lose sight of ...
The Washington Post

U.N. court rules countries have duty to limit greenhouse emissions

The International Court of Justice was asked to rule on whether nations are obligated under international law to protect the Earth’s climate from planet-warming emissions. The United Nations’ highest ...
Wired

The ICJ Rules That Failing to Combat Climate Change Could Violate International Law

If a country fails to take decisive action to protect the planet from climate change, it could be breaking international law and be held liable for damages caused to humanity. This is one of the ...
The New York Times

Climate Science Is Now the Law

Ms. Reisch and Ms. Gusman are lawyers in the climate and energy program at the Center for International Environmental Law. Ms. Brown is the center’s president and chief executive. The science on ...
Los Angeles Times

U.N.’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law

THE HAGUE — The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion Wednesday said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from ...
Reuters

Top UN court says treaties compel wealthy nations to curb global warming

ICJ opinion could influence global climate litigation U.N. treaties should guide responsibilities, rich countries say South, small island states seek firm measures to curb emissions THE HAGUE, July 23 ...
The Conversation

World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia

Gillian Moon is a regular donor to the Australian Conservation Foundation, which is a party in the Whitehaven Coal case. The world’s highest court says countries are legally obliged to prevent harms ...