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Climate Litigation News and Case Updates | June 15-19, 2026

Writer: Loes van Dijk
Loes van Dijk
Jun 15
2 min read

This page provides the latest climate litigation news, tracking key court decisions, new filings, and procedural developments from climate change lawsuits around the world. Updates are added on a rolling basis through the Climate Court Litigation Tracker, which monitors significant climate-related cases across national and international courts, including climate lawsuits, climate-related environmental litigation, biodiversity litigation, greenwashing cases, and corporate climate accountability claims.


Below are the latest climate litigation developments from this week, organised by date to reflect when rulings were issued or cases were filed. This page is updated daily as new climate and environmental cases emerge globally. Earlier updates and archived coverage are available in the Resources section.


June 15

Europe:


  • EU NGOs Challenge Carbon Removal Methodologies: Bio-CCS, Biochar, EU ETS: Carbon removals, EU climate regulation, EU ETS

Canada:


  • Youth and Environmental Groups Sue Canada Over Weakened Climate Plan: Climate targets, emissions reduction plans, government accountability


Peru:


  • Mayor of Pasco Sues Volcan Over Cerro de Pasco Mining Pollution: Mining pollution, environmental remediation, right to health


United States:


  • Hawai‘i Opposes DOJ Bid to Revive Challenge to State Climate Lawsuit: Federal standing, state climate claims, post-judgment amendment

  • DOJ Drops Appeal Over Offshore Wind Permitting Pause: Offshore wind, federal permitting, clean energy

  • Groups Sue Robeson County Over PFAS-Contaminated Drinking Water: PFAS pollution, drinking water, RCRA

  • Montana Court Keeps Youth Climate Case in Broadwater County: Youth climate litigation, venue challenge, state climate laws

  • Environmental Groups Back Challenge to Pentagon Freeze on Wind Energy Reviews: Climate Litigation, Renewable Energy, Permitting

  • EDF and Allies Move Toward Lawsuit Over EPA’s Endangerment Finding Repeal: Endangerment Finding, Clean Air Act, vehicle emissions

Finland:


  • Finnish Nature Group Appeals Lapland Natura Derogation for Sakatti Mine: Natura, mining, peatlands


Germany:


  • German Court Bars McDonald’s Climate-Neutrality Claim: Greenwashing, future climate claims, consumer protection

Norway:


  • Norwegian Supreme Court Invalidates Engebø Mine Fjord Disposal Permits: Fjord dumping, Water Framework Directive, mining permits

United States:


  • Groups Sue Alpek-Eastman Over Congaree River Microplastic Pollution:  Microplastics, Clean Water Act, toxic chemicals


More detailed summaries, original pleadings, and real-time tracking are available to subscribers through the Climate Court Litigation Tracker. As climate litigation continues to shape corporate behaviour, regulatory enforcement, and climate-risk governance, staying informed about legal developments has become essential for legal practitioners, businesses, investors, civil society organisations, and policymakers worldwide.


Full case analyses, original pleadings, and real-time tracking are available to subscribers through the Climate Court Litigation Tracker. As climate litigation continues to shape corporate behaviour, regulatory enforcement, and climate-risk governance, staying informed about legal developments has become essential for legal practitioners, businesses, investors, civil society organisations, and policymakers worldwide.

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