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Swiss authorities ‘did not act in time to come up with a good enough strategy to cut emissions’

Europe’s highest human rights court has ruled that its member nations must better protect their citizens from the consequences of climate change.

Europe’s highest human rights court has ruled that its member nations must better protect their citizens from the consequences of climate change.

STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Europe’s highest human rights court ruled Tuesday that countries must better protect their people from the consequences of climate change, siding with a group of older

Gale-force winds and floods struck several countries in Northern Europe as the region endured more heavy rain Friday.

As global temperatures rise and the effects of climate change become more pronounced, countries around the world are witnessing a surge in climate-related litigation. Scottish Legal News delves into this growing trend, exploring key cases and shifts in global attitudes. The journey of international

Even if court rulings aren’t favourable to the litigants, there’s a win from raising awareness and laying the groundwork for future campaigns.

6 young people taking 32 European countries to court over climate

COSTA DA CAPARICA (AP) – Sofia Oliveira was 12 years old when catastrophic wildfires in central Portugal killed more than 100 people in 2017. She “felt it was now or never to raise our voices” as her country appeared to be in the grip of deadly human-caused climate change. Now a university student, Sofia and […]

The plaintiffs argued they were already feeling the consequences of climate change, with smoke from worsening wildfires choking the air they breathe.