Focus on Courts
Groups want Alberta coal hearings adjourned while Appeal Court considers applications
Two groups have asked Alberta's energy regulator to pause coal exploration hearings in the Rockies until a court rules on the applications' validity.
Norway seeks to end climate injunction against three oilfields
Norwegian government hopes appeals court will lift injunction on developing fossil fuel projects after ruling was temporarily put on hold.
‘Queen of Trash’ in dock in Sweden’s biggest toxic waste scandal
Eleven people go on trial in Sweden on Tuesday accused of illegally dumping toxic waste in the country's biggest-ever environmental crime case.
Ecuador starts dismantling Yasuni National Park oil block two days before court deadline
Ecuador has begun dismantling oil infrastructure in Yasuni National Park ahead of a court deadline, but progress is slow, sparking criticism from Indigenous...
US bankruptcy court approves stalking horse bid for SunPower assets
A U.S. bankruptcy court judge approved on Thursday a $45 million bid for the assets of failed residential solar company SunPower by rival...
Texas is sued over anti-ESG law
A nonprofit sued Texas to block a law that penalizes businesses supporting reduced fossil fuel use, claiming it violates free speech.
UK drops legal defence for Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields
UK Government will not challenge judicial reviews brought against fossil fuel developments in order to “save the taxpayer money”.
Self-driving truck company TuSimple settles fraud lawsuit for $189 million
TuSimple settles for $189M over allegations of misleading shareholders about safety and insider control of a Chinese rival.
