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Greenpeace Issues Legal Warning Against Loyens & Loeff Over Ties to JBS Restructuring
© Gosse Bouma / Greenpeace Greenpeace International’s legal counsel, Rubicon Impact and Litigation, has issued a formal legal warning  to...
Feb 134 min read


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.
Nov 8, 20242 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 25, 20241 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.
Aug 6, 20244 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 23, 20243 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 19, 20243 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 15, 20246 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.
Jul 3, 20244 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 18, 20245 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.
May 14, 20242 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 5, 20243 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 31, 20242 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 10, 20242 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 9, 20242 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 4, 20245 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.
Jan 2, 20241 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.
Nov 14, 20234 min read
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