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South Korea Faces Landmark Climate Litigation: Court Hears Arguments in 4 Cases
South Korea's Constitutional Court heard arguments from hundreds of citizens who argue the government violates their fundamental rights.
Apr 25, 20244 min read


Iraqi Father of Cancer Victim Sends Legal Challenge to BP
Following his son's death from leukemia allegedly linked to oilfield emissions, a father is seeking compensation from BP.
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Landmark Hearing Begins at Inter-American Court on Climate Change and Human Rights Obligations
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights begins public hearings on how countries in the Americas should address the climate crisis.
Apr 23, 20245 min read


Danish Crown Admits Greenwashing in Climate Lawsuit
Europe's biggest pork producer, Danish Crown, admitted to misleading consumers with sustainability claims after a climate lawsuit.
Apr 17, 20243 min read


The Polluter Pays in Fiji: TOTAL Successfully Sued over Fuel Leak
Fijian fuel station operator successfully sued Total (Fiji) Limited for failing to fix a fuel leak that polluted a major river.
Apr 16, 20244 min read


India’s Supreme Court Ruling Recognises a Right to be Free From Adverse Effects of Climate Change
The Supreme Court of India balanced the need to protect endangered birds with India's commitment to fighting climate change.
Apr 10, 20245 min read


Dutch Court to Hear Appeal in Landmark Climate Case: Milieudefensie v. Shell
The Court of Appeal will hear arguments from Shell and Mlieudefensie in April to decide if Shell must cut its emissions 45% by 2030.
Apr 1, 202410 min read


Flávio Dino Sworn in as Brazil's First Amazonian Supreme Court Justice
Flávio Dino, Brazil's first Supreme Court Justice with an Amazonian background, was sworn in this week.
Mar 20, 20242 min read


China Strengthens Environmental Protections with Public Interest Litigation
China's environmental litigation landscape is evolving, with successful public interest lawsuits in climate cases.
Mar 12, 20244 min read


Shell Ads Deemed Misleading Over Lack of Context Regarding Sustainability Efforts in Greenwashing Complaint
Dutch advertising watchdog rules Shell's sustainability ads misleading for lacking context on their actual sustainability efforts.
Mar 7, 20244 min read


Special Chamber Hears Three Duty of Vigilance Appeals in Paris
The Paris Court of Appeal's chamber for duty of vigilance and ecological responsibility cases heard its first three cases on 5 March.
Mar 6, 20244 min read


Greenpeace Netherlands Joins Criminal Complaints Against Tata Steel, Harsco, DuPont, and Chemours
Greenpeace Netherlands joins criminal complaints against Tata Steel, Harsco, DuPont, and Chemours, alleging intentional harm.
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Lululemon Accused of Greenwashing in Complaint Before Canadian Competition Bureau
Lululemon faces a greenwashing complaint from Stand.earth for its "Be Planet" campaign despite doubled emissions.
Feb 22, 20242 min read


EU Battles Portugal over Natura 2000 and Lithium Mining
Despite promising action on climate change, Portugal risks financial penalties for failing to protect sensitive habitats.
Feb 19, 20242 min read


Kenya Cracks Down on Global Brands for Polluting Rivers, Enforcing New Extended Producer Responsibility Law
Kenya holds 29 companies responsible for river pollution, demanding clean-up and future waste plans under Extended Producer Responsibility.
Feb 11, 20242 min read


Can Spreading Misinformation on Climate Change be a Crime Against Humanity? World Council of Churches Petitions ICC
The WCC petitioned the ICC to classify the spread of misinformation by fossil fuel companies as a crime against humanity.
Feb 6, 20244 min read


Free Speech and Climate: Businesses Sue to Block California’s Sweeping Climate Disclosure
In a historic clash, California's climate disclosure laws face a federal lawsuit from a coalition of corporate giants, citing free speech.
Jan 31, 20242 min read


China's Environmental Courts: Spurring Innovation and Cracking Down on Pollution
China's 600+ environmental courts, with expert judges and broad jurisdiction, are driving green innovation, reducing pollution, and holding.
Jan 28, 20242 min read


Legal Challenge to UK’s Onshore Wind Exclusion Heats Up
Good Law Project challenges UK's onshore wind exclusion, calling it unlawful and demanding its reinstatement in energy policy.
Jan 26, 20242 min read


NGOs Take Aim at Glyphosate: Petition Demands Review of EU Decision
Six NGOs launch legal challenge against the EU's 10-year re-approval of glyphosate.
Jan 26, 20242 min read
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