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Speeding the shift to zero emission vehicles – Where it fits in the UK Government's Ten Point Plan
With government bringing forward bans on petrol and diesel vehicles to 2030, we assess the UK's strategy for taking transport green.Point 4 of the UK …
Carbon neutral vs net-zero: What's the difference? (and why it matters)
As states and corporates swing behind climate action there is much talk of carbon neutral and net-zero goals. Yet these terms offer very different …
Human rights arguments in climate change disputes – Why it's growing
Research shows the use of human rights arguments has widened the scope to pursue climate change cases against corporatesThere has been a significant rise …
Is US government inaction on climate change a breach of the constitution?
A United States court has recently been asked to consider whether the federal government’s inaction in relation to climate change breaches the United …
The new environment for climate change litigation
The Dutch Supreme Court (the Court) has recently affirmed a decision of the District Court to issue an order directing the State of the Netherlands to …
South African mining outlook for 2018: Environmental and climate change resilience
The South African government has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to meet its nationally-determined contribution commitments in …
New York City sues major energy companies for climate change
On January 9, the City of New York opened a new legal front against energy companies, suing Exxon, BP, Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, and ConocoPhillips for …
Finkel on the future: Australia to renew its energy policy and recharge investment with a Clean Energy Target
High retail prices, a state-wide blackout, and a shift away from coal-fired power – In the wake of these challenges to the security and reliability of …
2017 review of Australian climate change policies
The Federal Government has announced terms of reference for a review of its climate change policies in 2017. What has happened? The focus is stated to …
International Criminal Court to prosecute business and human rights
In what many NGOs are calling a warning shot to company executives and investors, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has indicated it will prioritise …
Australian Labor Party Climate Change Action Plan
This article is an update on the Australian Labor Party's (ALP) Climate Change Action Plan, which elevates climate change as an issue again between the …
Update on Australian Government's Direct Action climate change program: The Safeguard Mechanism
An update on major developments in the Australian Government's Direct Action climate change program, regarding the key element the Safeguard …
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