A Win for the Climate in the 2024 Elections: Washington Voters Uphold Key Climate Law
Washington voters upheld the Climate Commitment Act, rejecting an initiative to repeal it and showing commitment to reducing GHG emissions.
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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 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 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.
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.
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
Jan 312 min read
Free Speech and Climate: Businesses Sue to Block California’s Sweeping Climate Disclosure
In a historic clash, California's climate disclosure laws face a federal lawsuit from a coalition of corporate giants, citing free speech.
Jan 102 min read
UK Lawmakers Push to Block JBS Listing on NYSE Over Amazon Deforestation
UK lawmakers join the chorus of environmental groups, aiming to block Amazon-deforesting meat giant JBS from Wall Street's embrace.
Jan 92 min read
Climate Change Lawsuits: Supreme Court Denies Fossil Fuel Appeal, Paves Way for State Action
Supreme court deals big blow to big oil: climate change claims stay local, raising the heat on polluters.
Jan 45 min read
Landmark Update in Juliana v. United States
In Juliana v. United States, Judge Ann Aiken denied the U.S. government's motion to dismiss.
Jan 21 min read
The Pioneering Project Providing Climate Change Education for Judges
The Climate Judiciary Project educates U.S. judges on climate change, collaborating with experts to create an unbiased curriculum.
Nov 14, 20234 min read
The Global Surge in Renewable Energy Policies
Explore the global surge in Renewable Energy Policies, from Iceland's 99% renewable success to the EU's ambitious targets.
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