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State-Owned Oil Giants Face Legal Reckoning After ICJ Climate Judgment

Judge Yuji Iwasawa, President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), delivered a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, setting the stage for significant legal and political shifts globally. In a public session at The Hague’s iconic Peace Palace on July 23, 2025, Judge Iwasawa stated clearly that climate change … [continued]

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New Data On Fossil Fuel Industry Emissions Could Play Pivotal Role In Climate Litigation

Climate litigation in the US has been ongoing for well over a decade. Various states, countries, and cities have filed claims against fossil fuel companies, alleging they should be held responsible for the economic harm they have caused. Primarily, the various plaintiffs say that the carbon dioxide released when fossil … [continued]