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Australia warned it could face legal action over ‘wrongful’ fossil fuel actions after landmark climate ruling from world’s top court

Vanuatu climate change minister says ICJ opinion gives Pacific island nations ‘much greater leverage’ in dealing with partners such as Australia

The Guardian - AU

Historic ruling finds climate change ‘imperils all forms of life’ and puts laggard nations on notice

Climate change “imperils all forms of life” and countries must tackle the problem or face consequences under international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found.

The Conversation

‘Boiling frog’ effect makes people oblivious to threat of climate crisis, shows study

Research shows people’s response to binary data could drive more effective ways of communicating gravity of crisis

The Guardian - UK

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Coal mine stalled in 'groundbreaking' climate decision

A community group has successfully challenged the 22-year expansion of an open-cut coal mine, arguing the local effects of climate change should be considered.

AAP

Vanuatu Island Chief 'Very Impressed' By Global Climate Decision

The paramount chief of a volcanic island in Vanuatu said Thursday he was "very impressed" by a global court's declaration that countries must tackle climate change.

International Business Times

Wildfire kills 10 firefighters and rescue workers in Turkey

The fatalities bring Turkey's wildfire death toll this year to 13, as experts warn that deadly blazes fuelled by strong winds, extreme heat and dry conditions will become more common due to climate change.

Euronews

Vanuatu island chief 'very impressed' by global climate decision

The paramount chief of a volcanic island in Vanuatu said on Thursday he was "very impressed" by a global court's declaration that countries must tackle climate change.

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World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia

The world’s highest court says countries are legally obliged to prevent harms caused by climate change, in a ruling that repudiates Australia’s claims it is not legally responsible for emissions from our fossil fuel exports.

The Conversation

Europe and China holding scaled-back trade talks with expectations low for major agreements

European leaders are meeting with top Chinese officials in Beijing to discuss trade, climate change and global conflicts

The Independent UK

Pacific nations applaud 'lifeline' climate ruling

Pacific Islanders have welcomed a landmark ruling from an international court which could leave polluting nations such as Australia liable for climate impacts.

AAP

As seas rise and fish decline, this Fijian village is finding new ways to adapt

In the village of Nagigi, Fiji, the ocean isn’t just a resource – it’s part of the community’s identity. But in recent years, villagers have seen the sea behave differently. Tides are pushing inland. Once abundant, fish are now harder to find. Sandy beaches and coconut trees have been washed…

The Conversation

UN court rules countries must treat climate change as an 'existential threat'

The UN's top court on Wednesday ruled climate change an "existential problem of planetary proportions" and said countries had a legal duty to act or face consequences.

Radio France Internationale

UN's top court says all countries have to act against climate change. Here are the key takeaways.

The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change

The Independent UK

Healthy environment ruled a human right by world’s top court, as campaigners hail ‘seismic’ win

Countries could be held legally liable for failure to act on climate change

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Firefighters in Cyprus battle huge wildfires that forced evacuation of four villages

Wednesday's fires broke out on the first day of a heatwave in Cyprus with forecasters expecting temperatures on Thursday to hit 45 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day of the year.

AAP

Countries have a duty to battle climate change: court

Climate change is "an existential problem of planetary proportions" and countries have a responsibility to take it on, the International Court of Justice says.

The Independent UK

EPA poised to scrap landmark finding that will limit its battle against climate change

A 2009 scientific finding established that greenhouse gas emissions pose a danger to human health

The Conversation

Subsidising e-bikes instead of cars could really kick the electric vehicle transition into high gear

If you’re thinking of buying a new electric car worth up to £37,000, the UK government has offered to knock up to £3,750 off the price. The measure adds up to £650 million in grants for people to buy EVs (electric vehicles), but as a researcher who studies transport policy…

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The Conversation

Canadian wetlands are treasures that deserve protection

Though Canada is often known as a land of lakes, it is also a country of wetlands. Stretching like a necklace of emeralds, sapphires and rubies across the Canadian landscape, wetlands cover 14 per cent of the Canadian land mass, accounting for almost twice as much area as lakes.

The Guardian - UK

Nations who fail to curb fossil fuels could be ordered to pay reparations, top UN court rules

Landmark opinion says those that fail to prevent climate harm could be liable for compensation and restitution

The Conversation

Forest loss in Malawi: how having women at the table affected debates and decisions about solutions – research

Around the world, climate change is being tackled, not just in parliaments and global summits, but also in villages and farming communities. In these local spaces, lives and livelihoods depend directly on natural resources, and decisions are often made in groups.

Al Jazeera

In landmark opinion, UN court says climate change an ‘existential threat’

ICJ Judge Yuji Iwasawa says greenhouse emissions are ‘unequivocally caused by human activities’ as he delivers opinion.

The Independent UK

For hope on climate change, UN chief is putting his faith in market forces

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says money, not just science, makes the case for curbing climate change

The Conversation

How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climate

While the dangerous effects of climate change continue to worsen, legal efforts to address a range of environmental issues are also on the rise.

The Independent UK

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