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Jun 24, 20242 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 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.
Jun 5, 20242 min read
Switzerland to Decide After KlimaSeniorinnen: Uphold Climate Ruling or Defy ECHR
The Swiss Senate will decide today whether to comply with the KlimaSeniorinnen European Court of Human Rights ruling.
Jun 4, 20242 min read
Dutch Court Suspends ONE-Dyas Gas Rig During Greenpeace Occupation
Greenpeace activists occupied a Dutch gas rig while environmental groups achieved a court order to temporarily halt its operations.
Jun 2, 20243 min read
Greenpeace CEE Files OECD Complaint Against Austrian Fossil Fuel Giant OMV Over Romanian Gas Project
Greenpeace CEE filed an OECD complaint against Austrian fossil fuel giant OMV over the company's continued fossil fuel expansions.
May 28, 20242 min read
Cocoa Company Challenges EU Deforestation Regulation
A German cocoa company is challenging the EU's new deforestation regulation, arguing it creates burdens for businesses.
May 24, 20241 min read
WWF-Norway Sues Government to Block Deep Seabed Mining Citing Insufficient Environmental Review
WWF-Norway is suing the Norwegian government to halt deep seabed mining permit, arguing the environmental impact assessment was inadequate.
May 23, 20244 min read
Criminal Complaint Filed Against TotalEnergies’ Executives and Shareholders Over Dangerous Climate Change
Environmental groups and climate victims filed a criminal complaint against TotalEnergies' executives for their role in climate change.
May 16, 20244 min read
TUI's "Fair Friday" Campaign Ruled Misleading: Greenwashing Through Greener Hotels Can't Mask Flight Impact
Dutch Advertising Board of Appeal ruled TUI's "Fair Friday" campaign misled consumers by promoting flights alongside sustainability claims.
May 14, 20242 min read
Great Lakes State Fights Back: Michigan Gearing Up to Launch Climate Lawsuit(s)
Michigan's Attorney General is preparing to sue fossil fuel companies over climate change impacts.
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Dutch Advertising Watchdog Receives Greenwashing Complaint Against Cruise Giant MSC Cruises
A coalition of environmental groups filed a greenwashing complaint against cruise giant MSC Cruises in the Netherlands.
Apr 25, 20244 min read
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 24, 20242 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 23, 20245 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 17, 20243 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 16, 20244 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 10, 20245 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 1, 202410 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.
Mar 20, 20242 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 12, 20244 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.
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