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.
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Oct 175 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 203 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 196 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 183 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 37 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 251 min read
10,000+ Urge US DOJ to Probe Fossil Fuel Climate Crimes
10,000+ climate survivors urge the DOJ to investigate the fossil fuel industry for its role in exacerbating climate disasters.
Aug 225 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 189 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 172 min read
From Space to Courtroom: Using Satellite Evidence in Climate Litigation
A new era of climate accountability is dawning as satellite technology empowers legal action against methane super emitters.
Aug 73 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.
Jul 242 min read
Ugandan Activists Sue Police Over Crackdown on Environmental Protests
Eight environmental and human rights activists in Uganda have filed a lawsuit against the government for alleged human rights abuses.
Jul 233 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 223 min read
Airlines on Notice: Environmental Groups Target Sustainability Claims After KLM Greenwashing Verdict
ClientEarth, Fossielvrij NL, and Reclame Fossielvrij fired a warning shot to 71 airlines outlining legal boundaries for sustainable claims.
Jul 156 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 103 min read
France's Duty of Vigilance Law Takes First Steps: Two Companies Face Trial After Court of Appeal Rulings
French courts move forward with first lawsuits under Duty of Vigilance Law.
Jul 34 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 271 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 242 min read
Climate Activists Seek Legal Force Through Japan's Bar Association
Climate Case Japan petitions the Japanese bar association to push for stronger climate action through legal means.
Jun 185 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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