Honolulu is not alone in its effort to sue fossil fuel companies to hold them accountable for climate change harms, but the ...

The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion says countries could be in violation of international law if ...

In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an ...

THE HAGUE, July 23 (Reuters) - The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday underlined "the urgent and existential threat ...

Nations must protect current and future generations from environmental harm, says the International Court of Justice.

Journalist and author Kel Richards discusses Vanuatu’s Climate Change Minister threatening Australia with legal action.

Swedish activist joined other youth climate protesters in front of the US Supreme Court on 2019, demanding action on climate change. AFP via Getty Images ...

But legal experts say it could inspire similar legal strategies outside Europe and put added pressure on the U.S. to adopt stronger measures to combat climate change.

Feature Cover Story Climate How Far Would You Go to Stop Climate Change? A landmark legal victory opens the door to direct action. Jack McCordick August 24, 2022 ...

On June 6, ENvironment JEUnesse (ENJEU) presented its class action climate claim against the Canadian government in the Superior Court of Québec on behalf of Québeckers aged 35 and under.

Kate Abnett covers EU climate and energy policy in Brussels, reporting on Europe’s green transition and how climate change is affecting people and ecosystems across the EU. Other areas of ...