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May 2025

“Historic, Landmark Decision”: German Court Finds Major Polluters Could Face Accountability for Climate Damages
While the court dismissed this specific case, experts say the verdict sets an important precedent.
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Dana Drugmand
Big Oil Deceived the Public for Decades About Climate Harms, But Accountability Remains Elusive
With the Trump administration backsliding on climate action, holding oil companies accountable for worsening the climate crisis is “more important than…
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Dana Drugmand
A "Turning Point": How International Courts are Addressing the Climate Emergency
From human rights courts in Africa and Latin America to the world’s highest court, communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis seek legal…
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Dana Drugmand
Hawaii Takes on Big Oil as State Works to Address the Climate Emergency
In addition to suing oil companies for climate deception, Hawaii is encouraging insurance providers to take polluters to court, and is raising a…
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Dana Drugmand

April 2025

Dutch Court Upholds City’s World-First Law Banning Fossil Fuel Advertising
The ruling is a “major breakthrough” for climate action that could have ripple effects far beyond The Netherlands, advocates say.
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Celebrating One Year of One Earth Now!
A heartfelt thank you to all subscribers and supporters. Plus, some bits of a “bright spot amidst the chaos” on this Earth Day.
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Dana Drugmand
Despite COP28 Pledge, World Leaders Continue to Boost Fossil Fuels. But Civil Society, Courts, and Climate Reality are Pushing Back
President Trump targets federal AND state climate rules and policies in new orders to turbocharge the fossil fuel industry.
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Dana Drugmand
Trump is Wrecking Our Environment, Our Economy, Our Democracy, and Our Civil Liberties. People are Fighting Back.
From nationwide “Hands Off” day of protests to “Project 2026,” resistance to Trump 2.0 is starting to build.
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March 2025

“Fossil Fuels are Killing Us,” Scientists Warn in New Report
Latest warning comes as Trump administration doubles down on dirty energy that fuels interlinked crises threatening the “stability of life on Earth.”
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Greenpeace Trial in North Dakota Concludes. The Coming Verdict Could Be Devastating for Environmental Advocacy and Free Speech Rights
An independent trial monitoring committee has expressed serious concerns with the trial proceedings in a case that is an “attack on the First…
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