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Brazil’s Largest Climate Damage Lawsuit Targets Illegal Cattle Ranching

Sep 3

In-Depth Look: The South Korea Constitutional Court’s Decision on Climate Litigation

Aug 22

ARB Decides Against TotalEnergies: Greenwashing on Sustainable Development

Nov 11, 2023
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Countdown to COP28: A Multidimensional Perspective on the Climate Crisis

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12 hours ago
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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 3
7 min

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 25
1 min

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 22
5 min

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 18
9 min

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 17
2 min

From Space to Courtroom: Using Satellite Evidence in Climate Litigation

A new era of climate accountability is dawning as satellite technology empowers legal action against methane super emitters.

Aug 7
3 min

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.

Jul 24
2 min

Ugandan Activists Sue Police Over Crackdown on Environmental Protests

Eight environmental and human rights activists in Uganda have filed a lawsuit against the government for alleged human rights abuses.

Jul 23
3 min

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 22
3 min

Airlines on Notice: Environmental Groups Target Sustainability Claims After KLM Greenwashing Verdict

ClientEarth, Fossielvrij NL, and Reclame Fossielvrij fired a warning shot to 71 airlines outlining legal boundaries for sustainable claims.

Jul 15
6 min

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 10
3 min

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 3
4 min

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 27
1 min

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 24
2 min

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 18
5 min

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 5
2 min

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 4
2 min

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 2
3 min

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 28
2 min

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 24
1 min

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.

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