North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Crisis
A town in North Carolina sued utility firm Duke Energy DUK.N on Wednesday, accusing the company of deceiving its customers and the broader public about the harms of climate ...
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International Court Begins Hearings That May Shape Global Climate Litigation
The United Nations' top court this week begins hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change and the consequences for states of contributing to global warming, the outcome of ...
Maui Fire Lays Bare Utility Missteps Mirrored Across the Country
When flames ripped through the drought-parched town of Paradise in 2018, destroying homes and killing 85 in California's deadliest-ever wildfire, it was a wake-up call to power companies across the ...
Climate Change Lawsuits More Than Double in 5 Years as Impacts Hit Home
The number of court cases related to climate change has more than doubled in five years as impacts ranging from shrinking water resources to dangerous heatwaves hit home ...
