In a landmark advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice also said high-emissions countries may need to pay reparations.

The UN’s top court says countries that fail to protect the planet from climate change could be in violation of international law.

As extreme heat becomes deadlier, cities are rethinking trees, awnings, and shaded spaces as essential infrastructure.

The Trump administration plans to repeal the 2009 determination that climate change is a public danger, according to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.

A landmark decision by a top UN court has cleared the way for countries to sue each other over climate change. The judge at the International …

Britain could be sued over climate change. International Court of Justice opens way for legal claims over effects of historic emissions.

Reform-run West Northamptonshire is removing all references to ‘climate change‘ and ‘net zero’ from official documents, yet continuing to take …

The International Court of Justice has ruled that nations are legally obligated to respond to climate change. The case was brought by a small …

… climate change and environment, said in a statement. … global climate litigation at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University.

… climate change harms caused by burning fossil fuels within and beyond their borders. Therefore, countries must take measures to reduce greenhouse …