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A new climate of change or just hot air?

The International Court of Justice says big greenhouse gas polluters must act on climate change. Whether they will listen is less clear.

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In a 133-page advisory opinion, the ICJ made clear that all states – and the companies they regulate – have a legal obligation to prevent harms caused by climate change.

In a 133-page advisory opinion, the ICJ made clear that all states – and the companies they regulate – have a legal obligation to prevent harms caused by climate change.

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On July 23, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) turned the world of climate diplomacy and climate justice upside down.

In a 133-page advisory opinion

, the ICJ made clear that all states – and the companies they regulate – have a legal obligation to prevent harms caused by climate change.

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