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.
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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.
Jun 52 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 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 42 min read
Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association Secures Grant for its Environmental Advocacy Efforts
The Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) secured a grant from the Swedish Embassy for its environmental advocacy efforts.
Jun 41 min read
UAE Introduces 10-Year Blue Visa for Environmental Advocates
The UAE's new "Blue visa" grants a 10-year residency to international environmental experts and supporters.
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 282 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 272 min read
Pakistan Fulfils Climate Pledge: Establishes Climate Change Authority
Pakistan fills long-standing gap by creating a Climate Change Authority, empowered to tackle climate challenges.
May 241 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 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.
May 153 min read
Ecodefense Leads Renewed Challenge to Russia's Climate Policy in Constitutional Court
Russia's environmental activist group Ecodefense is challenging the country's climate policy in the Constitutional Court.
May 142 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 303 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 254 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.
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