UN’s Top Court Rules That ‘Clean, Healthy’ Environment Is a Human Right

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesJul 24, 2025, 3:10 pm290 ptsTop
In a landmark finding, the United Nations’ top court on Wednesday issued an advisory opinion stating that a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a human right. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling supports the obligation of UN member states to tackle the climate crisis and outlines…

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