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.
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Apr 235 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 173 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 164 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 105 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 110 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 303 min read
UK Fashion Giants Agree to Address Greenwashing Practices in CMA Agreement
The UK's CMA announces agreements with ASOS, Boohoo and Asda to ensure they avoid misleading consumers with unsubstantiated green claims.
Mar 281 min read
EU Green Building Legislation Causes Real Estate Investors to Seek Counsel
The EU's green building push is sparking a real estate scramble as investors seek legal help to navigate costly renovations.
Mar 284 min read
Aruba Proposes Constitutional Rights of Nature
Aruba proposes constitutional amendment recognising a human right to a clean environment and rights of nature.
Mar 202 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 174 min read
This Company is Democratising Climate Action and Finance: Own Your Share of the Solution
A new player in the field, Sponsor, aims to democratize climate-friendly investments.
Mar 151 min read
ClientEarth to Take Biodiversity Efforts Global After £5 Million Arcadia Grant
Environmental charity ClientEarth will use a £5 million grant to expand its biodiversity and conservation work beyond Europe.
Mar 124 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.
Mar 102 min read
Southeast Asian Stock Exchanges Join Forces to Create ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE)
Stock exchanges from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore announced a collaboration to promote sustainable business practices.
Mar 74 min read
Shell Ads Deemed Misleading Over Lack of Context Regarding Sustainability Efforts in Greenwashing Complaint
Dutch advertising watchdog rules Shell's sustainability ads misleading for lacking context on their actual sustainability efforts.
Mar 72 min read
ICC Announces Strategic Policy on Environmental Crimes
The International Criminal Court announced a policy initiative for accountability for environmental crimes under its existing jurisdiction.
Mar 64 min read
Special Chamber Hears Three Duty of Vigilance Appeals in Paris
The Paris Court of Appeal's chamber for duty of vigilance and ecological responsibility cases heard its first three cases on 5 March.
Mar 53 min read
SEC to Deliberate Mandatory Climate Disclosures
The SEC will deliberate on the adoption of rules mandating climate disclosures for companies in response to investor demand for transparency
Mar 54 min read
UN Special Rapporteur Exposes State Repression of Environmental Protest
UN Rapporteur condemns growing global state repression against environmental protesters, citing violations of Aarhus Convention rights.
Mar 43 min read
Greenpeace Netherlands Joins Criminal Complaints Against Tata Steel, Harsco, DuPont, and Chemours
Greenpeace Netherlands joins criminal complaints against Tata Steel, Harsco, DuPont, and Chemours, alleging intentional harm.
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