The U.S. Supreme Court is Set to Hear a Landmark Climate Change Case Against Big Oil
The ruling could impact dozens of climate deception lawsuits that are pending against oil companies.
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Trump Justice Department’s Environment Division Rebrands Itself as the “Energy” Division
The move signals that the DOJ is prioritizing an agenda of “unleashing” fossil fuels over protecting public health and the environment.
Fossil Fueled Climate Crisis is Driving Mass Coral Bleaching
Widespread bleaching of coral reefs would not have occurred absent human-caused warming, and Big Oil knew about the risks to coral reefs in the 1980s, new research finds.
As Smoke, Heat Waves and Floods Hit the U.S., the Battle Over Climate Accountability Intensifies
A new National Academies’ climate report could help bolster lawsuits against Big Oil. But Republicans in Congress want to shut these suits down.
Australia Hit with UN Human Rights Complaint Over Ongoing Support for Coal and Gas Exports
Ten Australians argue the government is violating international human rights law. Meanwhile, the US government is facing a similar complaint from youth climate activists.
Climate Crisis “Unequivocally to Blame” for Unprecedented European Heat Wave. Will Oil Majors Be Held Liable?
“It's time to turn the heat on the fossil fuel giants that caused this heatwave,” said one climate campaigner.
Children’s Rights and Lives on the Line as Climate Crisis Worsens
As UNICEF warns that the climate crisis is child rights crisis, courts have slammed the doors shut on youth suing the US government.
Summer is Here – And More Dangerous Extreme Weather Is Expected
With a looming El Niño set to amplify weather extremes, experts call attention to the climate crisis and urgent need to curb global heating.
The Netherlands’ Top Court Will Decide “Historic” Climate Case Against Shell
The case – which won a landmark ruling in 2021 ordering Shell to slash its CO2 emissions 45% by 2030 – was just argued before the Dutch Supreme Court.
On Climate, the World Court Has Spoken. Will Countries Act Upon the Ruling?
The UN General Assembly is voting on a resolution to endorse the ICJ’s historic climate change advisory opinion. Experts say it’s a key test of countries’ commitment to diplomacy and the rule of law.