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Greenpeace Issues Legal Warning Against Loyens & Loeff Over Ties to JBS Restructuring
© Gosse Bouma / Greenpeace Greenpeace International’s legal counsel, Rubicon Impact and Litigation, has issued a formal legal warning  to...


Dec 2, 20249 min read
7 Key Things to Know About the ICJ Advisory Opinion Hearings on Climate Change
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is holding oral hearings on the legal obligations of states to address climate change.


Nov 11, 20245 min read
Milieudefensie v. Shell: A Court Decision that Could Impact Corporate Climate Litigation Worldwide
The Court of Appeal’s ruling in Milieudefensie v. Shell will either reinforce or redefine climate action obligations for corporations.


Nov 7, 20245 min read
Pakistan Tables Climate Refugee Bill to Address Climate-Induced Displacement
As climate change intensifies, Pakistan's innovative approach to offering legal protection for climate refugees could inspire other nations.


Oct 30, 20244 min read
Decades of Damage and Deception: Niger Delta Communities Confront Fossil Fuel Giants in Court
Niger Delta communities are fighting for justice against fossil fuel giants like ExxonMobil and Shell.


Oct 17, 20245 min read
Greenwashing Accusations: ClientEarth Targets BlackRock's Fossil Fuel Investments in ‘Sustainable’ Funds
ClientEarth filed a complaint with the AMF, accusing BlackRock of greenwashing through misleading sustainability claims.


Sep 20, 20243 min read
Shell Faces Legal Challenge for Environmental Injustice in Niger Delta
Shell is facing a lawsuit in Nigeria over its alleged breach of a court order related to the sale of its onshore assets in the Niger Delta.


Sep 19, 20246 min read
In-Depth: Finnish Government Faces New Climate Lawsuit
The lawsuit against the Finnish government alleges that its climate action plan is in breach of the Climate Act.


Sep 18, 20243 min read
Brazil’s Largest Climate Damage Lawsuit Targets Illegal Cattle Ranching
Brazil's AG has filed a lawsuit seeking BRL 635 million in compensation for climate damage caused by illegal cattle ranching in the Amazon.


Sep 3, 20247 min read
In-Depth Look: The South Korea Constitutional Court’s Decision on Climate Litigation
The South Korean Constitutional Court ruled that the government's climate targets are insufficient and violate citizens' fundamental rights.


Aug 22, 20245 min read
ARB Decides Against TotalEnergies: Greenwashing on Sustainable Development
TotalEnergies caught greenwashing in South Africa's first-of-its-kind complaint before the Advertising Regulatory Board.


Aug 18, 20249 min read
In-Depth Look: Youth Climate Lawsuit Takes on Japan's Power Industry
A group of 16 Japanese youth, aged 15 to 29, have filed a groundbreaking climate lawsuit against 10 major energy companies.


Aug 7, 20243 min read
Restorative Justice Takes Root in China’s Environmental Litigation
China shifts focus to restorative justice for environmental crimes, aiming to heal ecosystems while expanding public interest litigation.

Aug 6, 20244 min read
Climate Action 100+ Under Fire as House Judiciary Cites Antitrust Concerns
The House Judiciary Committee has launched an antitrust investigation into Climate Action 100+, accusing the investing group of colluding.


Jul 23, 20243 min read
Greenpeace to Counter Sue Energy Transfer, Citing EU Anti-SLAPP Directive
Greenpeace to counter sue Energy Transfer, claiming the fossil fuel giant abused the legal system to silence criticism.


Jul 19, 20243 min read
Inside the Hawai’i Youth-Led Climate Case Settlement: 8 Key Points
In a groundbreaking climate victory, Hawaii's youth plaintiffs have secured a landmark settlement involving net zero commitments.


Jul 15, 20246 min read
When Oil Giants Sue - The Case of Exxon and Shareholder Climate Activism
Exxon sued shareholder activists who proposed faster emissions reductions, but the lawsuit was dismissed after withdrawal of the proposal.

Jul 3, 20244 min read
Overturning the Chevron Doctrine: The Impact on Climate Litigation in the U.S.
In a landmark ruling on June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, reshaping how federal agencies' interpret law.


Jun 27, 20241 min read
UK Supreme Court Forces Impact Assessments to Account for Scope 3 Emissions
The UK Supreme Court ruled that environmental impact assessments must consider greenhouse gas emissions from burning the oil extracted.


Jun 18, 20245 min read
Money Talks, But Gold Screams: Environmental Groups Urge Biden to Pardon Environmental Lawyer Steven Donziger
Environmental groups are urging President Biden to pardon lawyer Steven Donziger who won a lawsuit against Chevron for Amazon.
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