Climate Litigation Report reveals spike in cases demanding action

The total number of court cases focused on climate action has more than doubled since 2017 and is growing worldwide, according to a new report published on Thursday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

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Climate Litigation Report reveals spike in cases demanding action

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