In Colombia, two decades of community campaigning have helped protect the fragile & vital páramo of Santurbán from transnational mining. Last year, a legal ruling on climate change was used to recognise and uphold its rights - and the government is now consulting on banning mining there altogether

A top court was asked about climate change. Now a fragile ecosystem threatened by mining has rights

I’d like to introduce you to a high-altitude moorland, known as a páramo, which is home to a unique variety of plant and animal species such as hairy-leaved frailejones. Páramos only exists in a few ...

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Sea it, Say it, Sorted! What happened when Scottish marine scientists appointed the ocean to their board? This was such a lovely story to write for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Giving nature a say: why Scottish marine scientists appointed the ocean to their board

As the rights of nature are increasingly being recognised, the Scottish Association for Marine Science is the latest organisation to make the ocean a trustee

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Earlier this week, the UN General Assembly welcomed the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on climate change. The resolution, backed by 141 states, was hailed a "new chapter" in #climatejustice that could improve diplomacy and litigation efforts #climatelitigation #ICJAO

UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts

Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation efforts

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BREAKING: The UN General Assembly has just voted in favour of a resolution that recognises and welcomes the findings of the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on climate change. More about the development of the resolution here - and news story coming! #ICJAO #climatejustice

UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling

If resolution is passed, governments will recognise their legal responsibility to cut greenhouse gas emissions

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BREAKING: The UN General Assembly has just voted in favour of a resolution that recognises and welcomes the findings of the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on climate change. More about the development of the resolution here - and news story coming! #ICJAO #climatejustice

UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling

If resolution is passed, governments will recognise their legal responsibility to cut greenhouse gas emissions

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Happening soon - stay posted

Isabella Kaminski@isabellakaminski.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The world's willingness to tackle the climate crisis - and respect international law - will be tested next week during a critical vote of the UN General Assembly about the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion. My latest for @theguardian1.bsky.social:

Reform UK won the most seats in May local elections and is polling at the top across the UK. If it gets into government, it will upend decades of climate and energy policy. On Zero, I asked deputy leader Richard Tice what evidence shapes those stances. Listen: 🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Reform Deputy Leader Tice ‘Fundamentally’ Rejects Climate Science

In an extensive interview about climate change and energy policy, Richard Tice dismissed the threat of global warming and doubled down on fossil fuels.

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The world's willingness to tackle the climate crisis - and respect international law - will be tested next week during a critical vote of the UN General Assembly about the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion. My latest for @theguardian1.bsky.social:

UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling

If resolution is passed, governments will recognise their legal responsibility to cut greenhouse gas emissions

theguardian.com

There's a terrific new article by @carbonbrief.org on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation with some great animations. Strongly recommended. I've been reading it ahead of giving a lecture on the risks of climate change tomorrow. interactive.carbonbrief.org/amoc-explain...

AMOC: Is global warming tipping key Atlantic ocean currents towards ‘collapse’?

The AMOC is under threat from human-caused climate change, as warming seas, melting ice and increased rainfall upset the temperature and salt balance of the North Atlantic.

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A few people have claimed the oil and gas industry isn't really keen on this whole conflict due to uncertainty, but I think there's a chance they see through that part and just pocket the upside from the downside we all face (higher prices for pretty much everything)

Politics UK@politicsuk.com · 3mo ago

🚨 BREAKING: British oil and gas giant BP has more than doubled profits due to the Iran war - from $1.38bn to $3.2bn

NEWS: Pete Hegseth is invoking "national security" to exempt the oil industry in the Gulf of Mexico from having to follow endangered species laws. There are only ~50 Rice's whales left in the Gulf. They are at risk of extinction.

Pentagon Called ‘God Squad’ to Cut Protections for Endangered Whales in the Gulf of Mexico

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited national security concerns for the request, a new legal filing shows.

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I wanted to take a short trip into the history of climate litigation, with a look back at the earliest cases which originated in the US in the 1980s. But exploring these lawsuits just served to show how long and winding the road to climate justice the US has since been on

One minor trade-off is that EVs can be heavier than ICE cars. I discovered this yesterday when I got my car stuck in a muddy field and had to be rescued by a side of Morris dancers

Peter Gleick@petergleick.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I recommend buying an electric car. They're fantastic to drive, but one of their greatest hidden benefits is driving by gas stations, looking at the prices, and not caring. #ev

International law is being tested in dozens of ways at the moment. @isabellakaminski.bsky.social shines a light on one: whether the UN will adopt a resolution welcoming the ICJ advisory opinion on climate or break under pressure from polluting countries drilled.media/news/un-icj

A new UN climate resolution is a ‘credibility test’ of the global rule of law

In a world characterized by increasing violence, instability and disrespect for international law, the UN General Assembly’s ability to pass a resolution welcoming and affirming the ICJ advisory opini...

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Love this story by @rachsh.bsky.social about older climate activists in @positive.news.web.brid.gy 💚https://www.positive.news/society/meet-the-oaps-old-age-protesters-getting-arrested-for-climate-activism/

Meet the OAPs (old age protesters) getting arrested for activism

Retirement used to be a time when you’d kick back and relax. Not so for the boomers spending their golden years getting nicked

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The UN General Assembly’s ability to pass a resolution affirming the landmark ICJ advisory opinion on state climate obligations is a measure of whether the international legal system still functions as it should. As always, it's about more than climate. My latest for @drilled1.bsky.social

A new UN climate resolution is a ‘credibility test’ of the global rule of law

In a world characterized by increasing violence, instability and disrespect for international law, the UN General Assembly’s ability to pass a resolution welcoming and affirming the ICJ advisory opini...

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🚨A lawmaker in Louisiana just intro'd a bill that would shield oil companies from climate lawsuits. Similar bills have moved forward in OK and UT. A member of Congress said she's drafting a bill. API said this was a top priority. www.eenews.net/articles/lou... track.govhawk.com/public/bills...

Emily Sanders@emdashsanders.bsky.social · 7mo ago

A top priority for the U.S. oil lobby in 2026 will be trying to put an end to state laws and lawsuits that could make fossil fuel companies pay billions for their role in the climate crisis. It was happening behind the scenes, but now it's officially laid out in API's new policy agenda:

Excellent explainer with analysis from @janinadill.bsky.social, @oonahathaway.bsky.social, @adhaque.bsky.social, Ben Saul, and Marko Milanovic: www.middleeasteye.net/explainers/u...

Is the UK's intervention in Iran war legal?

Starmer said Britain would intercept Iranian missiles and allow US to use its bases in defensive action. Does that make the UK complicit in an illegal war?

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Lobbyists for the UK wood-burning stove industry have threatened councils with legal action over public information campaigns warning of the harms of air pollution from the stoves "straight from the playbook of tobacco" say @mumsforlungs.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Lobbyists send legal threats to councils over anti-wood burner campaigns

At least eight councils receive legal threats alleging flyers criticising wood burners are in breach of advertising codes

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This is how you do outreach on major public policy decisions like scrapping the US EPA's endangerment finding www.instagram.com/ellecordova/...

Elle Cordova on Instagram: "Environmental Protection Agency has an identity crisis after overturning its bedrock 2009 scientific determination that greenhouse gases cause climate change and endanger h...

69K likes, 840 comments - ellecordova on March 4, 2026: "Environmental Protection Agency has an identity crisis after overturning its bedrock 2009 scientific determination that greenhouse gases cause ...

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Not just the Netherlands, cities all over the place - including in other parts of the UK - are doing this too! www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...

'The new tobacco': The cities banning fossil fuel adverts

Cities across the world are clearing their billboards of flight ads, SUVs, cruise ships and petrol cars in an attempt to cut emissions.

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Andrew Simms@andrewsimms.bsky.social · 5mo ago

To add that the clean air & climate progress made would be hugely enhanced if London (particularly TfL) followed the growing number of global cities, like Gothenburg, the Hague & Amsterdam, in ending adverts for heavily climate polluting products & services in its jurisdiction

"Cities across the world are clearing their billboards of flight ads, SUVs, cruise ships and petrol cars in an attempt to cut emissions." Great piece by @isabellakaminski.bsky.social.

'The new tobacco': The cities banning fossil fuel adverts

Cities across the world are clearing their billboards of flight ads, SUVs, cruise ships and petrol cars in an attempt to cut emissions.

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🔥 ⚖️ #𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 in historic case against TotalEnergies, today & tomorrow, 🇫🇷 🧑‍⚖️ French court holds landmark hearing that could redefine corporate climate accountability. 📝 🧵 Live reporting from Paris Judicial Court ⬇️

🌏⚖️Great piece from @isabellakaminski.bsky.social on climate litigation successes in 2025 and what might be achieved in 2026! Article links to GLAN's latest climate case with @goodlawproject.bsky.social as one to watch! glanlaw.org/cases/climat... #Fairshare #Climatejustice #Climatelitigation

Isabella Kaminski@isabellakaminski.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Start 2026 on a positive note by reading about 13 climate litigation wins from the last 12 months - what could be achieved in the next 12? #climatejustice

Highly recommend reading this

Bill McKibben@billmckibben.bsky.social · 7mo ago

As everyone talks about Greenland, don't forget its actual global significance--a two mile thick sheet of ice that if melted would raise the sea level 23 feet (and long before that choke off the currents of the Atlantic) open.substack.com/pub/billmcki...

Start 2026 on a positive note by reading about 13 climate litigation wins from the last 12 months - what could be achieved in the next 12? #climatejustice

Greenwashing, illegality and false claims: 13 climate litigation wins in 2025

Legal action has brought important decisions, from the scrapping of fossil fuel plants to revised climate plans

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In the last Wave newsletter of the year, @mollyquell.bsky.social and I examined the International Criminal Court's new policy paper on environmental crimes. Polluters have long faced civil litigation for the harm they cause to the environment. Now the ICC could be coming for them #climatejustice

International Criminal Court puts corporate polluters on notice

By Isabella Kaminski and Molly Quell Polluters have long faced civil litigation for the harm they cause to the environment. Now the International Criminal Court could be coming for them - although cl...

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In the last Wave newsletter of the year, @mollyquell.bsky.social and I examined the International Criminal Court's new policy paper on environmental crimes. Polluters have long faced civil litigation for the harm they cause to the environment. Now the ICC could be coming for them #climatejustice

International Criminal Court puts corporate polluters on notice

By Isabella Kaminski and Molly Quell Polluters have long faced civil litigation for the harm they cause to the environment. Now the International Criminal Court could be coming for them - although cl...

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For my latest newsletter, I've gone diving into the impact of the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on climate change at the latest COP30 climate talks, inspired by @carbonplan.org detailed analyses. Did the document make waves in Belém or was there a more subtle undercurrent?

Did the ICJ advisory opinion shift the dial at COP30?

Less than five months have passed since the International Court of Justice (ICJ) produced its landmark advisory opinion (AO) on climate change. The document has already been woven into the narrative o...

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@amywestervelt.bsky.social with a cracker of an article about how US law has given corporations personhood and First Amendment rights, and why this should stop. But I'm also sharing for the photos by Charlie Engman, which are hilarious. atmos.earth/sphere/charl...

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