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The Latest Breaking News from Climate Change

Fury as US argues against climate obligations at top UN court

US says current climate rules are satisfactory, prompting condemnation from activists and vulnerable countries

The Guardian - US

Stick To Current Climate Change Laws, US Tells Top UN Court

The current United Nations framework for fighting climate change should be preserved, the United States told the International Court of Justice, which is working on drafting fresh global legal guidelines.

International Business Times

Warming oceans are changing marine habitats – study explores the impact on thousands of species

Every year, human activities release billions of tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the Sun, making the Earth warmer than it would be without them. Over 90% of the extra heat from greenhouse gases gets absorbed by the ocean, driving marine temperatures to alarmingly…

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Supreme Court could narrow the scope of federal environmental reviews, with less consideration of how projects would contribute to climate change

In the 1993 movie “Jurassic Park,” Dr. Ian Malcolm, a fictional math genius specializing in chaos theory, explains the “butterfly effect,” which holds that tiny actions can lead to big outcomes. “A butterfly flaps its wings in Peking,” Malcolm posits, “and you get rain in Central Park instead of sunshine.”

The Conversation

On the Grenadian island of Carriacou, even the dead are now climate victims

As ICJ hears landmark climate case, Grenada’s PM says vulnerable nations expect a long, hard fight for justice

The Guardian - UK

South Africa Assumes G20 Presidency, Prepares For Trump Administration

South Africa assumes G20 presidency, focusing on climate change and international cooperation amidst Trump's policies. President Ramaphosa aims to highligh...

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UN Court Hears Small Island Nations' Climate Change Plight

The International Court of Justice in The Hague addresses climate change responsibilities and consequences, focusing on small island nations' vulnerability.

Radio France Internationale

Small island nations lead fight for climate justice at UN's top court

Environmental campaigners from 98 countries and 12 organisations began giving evidence on Monday to the International Court of Justice in a landmark case aimed at laying down rules for how rich nations should support poorer ones on the frontlines of climate change.

The Guardian - UK

Handful of countries responsible for climate crisis, top court told

Vanuatu envoy makes claim as hearing gets under way at international court of justice in The Hague

International Business Times

'Future Of Planet' At Stake At ICJ Hearings: Vanuatu

The future of the planet is at stake during hearings at the top United Nations court, a representative for Vanuatu said Monday, opening a historic case that aims to set a legal framework on how countries should tackle climate change.

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Fossil fascism used to demonize migrants

Ecofascists have a long history of supporting the environment when it empowers racist policy

The Guardian - US

‘Ground zero for climate change’: the shoreline sculpture park coming to Miami

An ambitious multi-part project will transform seven miles of seabed into an artistic destination with a cautionary message

The Independent UK

Landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

The top United Nations court is taking up the largest case in its history as it opens two weeks of hearings into what countries are legally required to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact

The Conversation

Climate shocks and the economy: we asked South Africa’s central bank what role it plays in bringing stability

Climate change poses economic and social risks which can affect the workings of the financial system – the complex interaction of financial institutions and markets. Central banks, as the custodians of stable financial systems and stable prices (low, stable and predictable inflation), have a responsibility to ensure that financial systems…

International Business Times

Landmark Climate Case To Open At Top UN Court

The United Nations' top court will start unprecedented hearings on Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines for how countries should protect the planet against climate change and help vulnerable nations combat its devastating impact.

The Guardian - AU

Top UN court to begin hearings on landmark climate change case

ICJ to hear submissions from more than 100 groups in Pacific-led campaign to provide a legal blueprint on obligations of states for climate harm

AAP

Top UN court hears landmark Vanuatu-led climate case

Vanuatu's climate envoy Ralph Regenvanu has opened the historic case for a broader legal basis for action on climate change.

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