New global ruling says sovereign states are legally responsible for tackling climate change

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Aug 11, 2025, 3:29 pm182 ptsTop
Sovereign states are not only responsible for tackling fossil fuel damage, they have to make redress, according to a recent ground-breaking ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ruling makes clear that the court believes states must actively prevent harm to the world's climate system. States…

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