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Twenty-four organizations highlighted the critical link between fossil fuels and climate harm in a joint submission to the UN on Friday, emphasizing the obligations and responsibilities of states and corporations under the polluter-pays principle and the right to remedy for those affected by the climate crisis. The organizations, which included Amnesty International, the Center for [...]

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief, Lee Zeldin, on Wednesday announced 31 deregulatory actions to “Power the Great American Comeback.” In doing so, Zeldin noted the agency’s commitment to “fulfilling President Trump’s promise to…restore the rule of law, and give power back to states to make their own decisions.” Stating that these “historic actions” [...]

West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey, joined by 21 other states, sued New York Thursday over a new law requiring fossil fuel companies to contribute some $75 billion to a fund to pay for damages caused by climate change. McCuskey stated that Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce through the Commerce Clause, and [...]

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Monday refused to hear the appeals of multiple oil companies which alleged that a negligence lawsuit against them violates the US Constitution’s separation of powers and federal common law. The two lawsuits, one led by Sunoco and one led by Shell, assert that the Supreme Court [...]

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva signed a bill authorizing the development of offshore wind farms into law on Friday. The bill seeks to enhance Brazil’s energy security and stimulate investment. The legislation establishes the regulatory framework for offshore wind energy utilization in Brazil, provides incentives for industry development and job creation, and strengthens [...]

The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a state law violated the youth plaintiffs’ right to a clean and healthful environment under the state constitution. The court found that an exemption in the Montana Environmental Policy Act violated the right to a clean and healthful environment by “preclud an analysis [...]

Environmental organization Greenpeace announced Tuesday that it reached a settlement with British-Dutch oil and gas company Shell, which had sued the group over a protest. The legal dispute stemmed from an incident in 2023 when Greenpeace activists boarded a Shell oil production vessel to demonstrate against fossil fuel extraction and its environmental impact. Shell brought [...]

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, commenced hearings on the obligations of states concerning climate change on Monday. The oral proceedings are scheduled from Monday, December 2, to Friday, December 13, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. The request for an advisory opinion from the [...]

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule that imposes fines on the oil and gas industry for excessive methane emissions. The rule aims to reduce methane emissions by an estimated 1.2 million metric tons through 2035. The EPA will also enact new and stringent regulatory requirements for oil and gas facilities releasing [...]

Amnesty International on Thursday emphasized the importance of prioritizing climate justice and human rights at the upcoming UN COP29 climate change conference, which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22. The human rights organization’s pre-summit statement underscores the necessity for COP29 leaders to integrate human rights considerations into all decision-making processes [...]