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 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 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.
Aug 64 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 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 193 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 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 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 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.
Jun 42 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 23 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 234 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 164 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.
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