Focus on Courts
UK court dismisses challenge to Britain’s climate change plan
London's High Court ruled the UK's new climate adaptation strategy lawful, dismissing a major challenge from environmental activists.
BHP says claim it put safety over profit ‘unjustified’ in Brazilian dam collapse case
BHP denies profit-before-safety claims in Brazil dam collapse lawsuit, calling allegations unrealistic and unjustified.
Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal’s water supply
Panama Canal dam plans spark debate as residents face relocation and environmental changes while hoping for benefits.
Dam disaster deal should curb lawsuits against Vale and BHP, sources say
Vale, BHP, and Samarco agree to pay $29.85B for Brazil dam collapse, potentially ending lawsuits and aiding reparations.
Spain loses UK appeal over immunity in renewable energy incentives lawsuit
Spain loses appeal in its bid to claim immunity in a multi-million euro case over cuts to renewable energy incentives.
Venezuela arrests ex-minister over allegations he handed over part of PDVSA to company controlled by U.S. intelligence
Venezuela's AG says Tellechea has been detained for handing over part of state oil firm PDVSA to a company controlled by U.S. intelligence.
Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court
The lawsuit at the High Court in London seeks an estimated £36 billion ($47 billion) in damages from the global mining giant BHP.
Court sides with youth in historic climate case against Ontario
Seven climate change activists are leading the first lawsuit of its kind in Canada October 17 2024 Toronto, Ontario - Traditional territories of...
Canada court orders new hearing in youth-led climate suit
The lawsuit is the first Canadian human rights-based climate lawsuit to be heard on its merits.
Climate-hit Pacific Islands plot landmark UN court case
Five Pacific nations plan to prosecute a key UN court case to hold climate-polluting countries accountable for their survival.
