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Climate Change · United KingdomA top UN court has ruled that countries, including the UK, can be sued for their role in climate change. However, the judge noted it would be difficult to determine which nations caused specific parts of climate change. This non-binding ruling will be seen as a victory for countries facing the brunt of the effects of climate change today.
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UN court ruling may allow poorer countries to sue polluting nations
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California Politics · CaliforniaCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday vowed to fight the "illegal" move by President Donald Trump's administration to cancel more than $4 billion in federal grants for the state's ambitious but much-delayed high-speed rail project.See the Story
California sues to challenge Trump's $4 billion high-speed rail clawback
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California Politics · CaliforniaCalifornia government officials are trying to find a buyer for Valero Energy's Benicia refinery near San Francisco, three sources familiar with the matter said, an unusual effort as the clock ticks down on the company's planned closure of the facility in April.See the Story
In rare move, California steps in to find buyer for Valero refinery to avoid closure, sources say
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