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In landmark opinion, World Court says countries must address climate change threat
The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday said countries must address the "urgent and existential threat" of climate ...
Scientists sound alarm over rapidly emerging threat to animals around the globe: 'Entering an existential crisis'
"We are entering an existential crisis for the world's wild animals," the study warns. "Increases in global temperature can ...
World’s top court says major polluters may need to pay reparations for climate harm
It marks the first time the International Court of Justice, the UN’s top court based in the Hague, has considered the climate ...
The ICJ Rules That Failing to Combat Climate Change Could Violate International Law
In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an ...
Countries Have Legal Duty to Tackle Climate Change Says ICJ
Nations must protect current and future generations from environmental harm, says the International Court of Justice.
Is Climate Change an Existential Threat?
The constant deluge of bad news about rising global temperatures and their impacts can make it feel like the world is ending. Is it?
87% of Californians are concerned home insurance will rise due to climate change
A recent report from the Public Policy Institute of California found additionally that 60% were very concerned, a remarkable ...