World’s Highest Court Says Countries Are Obliged to Regulate Fossil Fu

World’s highest court says countries are obliged to regulate fossil fu

In a historic ruling, the International Court of Justice says that states have a legal duty to monitor emissions of corporates, including those that produce and consume dirty energy.

UN's highest court finds countries can be held legally responsible for emissions

The United Nations' highest court has found that countries can be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions, in a ruling highly anticipated by Pacific countries long frustrated with the pace of global action to address climate change.