Belgium Court Deems Inadequate Climate Policy a Human Rights Violation

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By Common DreamsJun 19, 2021, 9:00 am410 pts
By Andrea Germanos Climate campaigners claimed a "historic victory" after a Brussels court on Thursday condemned Belgium for its climate policy that breaches the country's duty of care and human rights obligations. The verdict from the Court of First Instance followed a six-year legal battle first launched by…

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