U.N. General Assembly Embraces Court Opinion That Says Nations Have a Legal Obligation to Take Climate Action

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By By Dana DrugmandMay 20, 2026, 9:04 pm111 ptsTrending
The U.S. was among eight countries that voted against endorsing the nonbinding ruling that said all nations must take steps to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. By Dana Drugmand The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of a climate justice resolution championed…

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