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The US Supreme Court rejected a request from Exxon Mobil Corp, Koch Industries Inc, and the American Petroleum Institute to shift a Minnesota lawsuit blaming the oil industry for climate change from state court to federal court, where corporate defendants often fare better. Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed interest in hearing the case, but the appeal was ultimately turned down without explanation.
Six young activists from Portugal are taking 32 European governments to the European Court of Human Rights, accusing them of violating their human rights by failing to adequately address climate change. This historic climate change case, the first of its kind filed with the court, could compel action to significantly reduce emissions and build cleaner infrastructure. The activists argue that inadequate climate change policies have impacted their daily lives, including their ability to sleep, concentrate, and play outside during heatwaves. The court's rulings are legally binding, and failure to comply could result in hefty fines for the governments involved.
Six Portuguese youth, ranging from ages 11 to 24, are leading a landmark lawsuit against 32 countries, including all EU member states, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Russia, and Turkey, arguing that government inaction on climate change discriminates against young people and poses a tangible risk to their lives and health. The case, which was sparked by forest fires in Portugal in 2017, will be heard at the European Court of Human Rights later this month. The group's legal team will argue that the worsening climate crisis is breaching their rights and will push for higher targets for cutting emissions. The case is seen as a historic opportunity for the court to clarify what human rights law requires states to do to protect present and future generations from climate-induced harm.