World Court: States Have Legal Duty to Tackle Fossil Fuels in Landmark Climate Opinion

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The International Court of Justice ruled Wednesday that countries are legally obligated to take action against climate change, including addressing fossil fuel production, in a historic advisory opinion that could reshape global climate policy.

In its long-awaited opinion, the United Nations’ highest court affirmed that states must take measures to prevent environmental harm, protect current and future generations from worsening climate impacts, and…