Africa > Lawyer up: More lawsuits being filed against governments for climate inaction

Lawyer up: More lawsuits being filed against governments for climate inaction

Published 22:39 on May 23, 2017  /  Last updated at 00:25 on May 25, 2017  /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Bavardage, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, New Zealand, Other APAC, US

Lawsuits seeking to hold governments to account for their climate-related commitments are on the rise, with over 650 filed in the US alone - almost three times the number recorded in the rest of the world.
Lawsuits seeking to hold governments to account for their climate-related commitments are on the rise, with over 650 filed in the US alone - almost three times the number recorded in the rest of the world.


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