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Brazil Advances in Climate Change Litigation

Legal Planet

The Amazon rainforest on the Urubu River. Climate litigation is gaining momentum in Brazil as a tool to protect the Amazon rainforest from illegal deforestation. The timing of these climate disputes is not accidental. There is, therefore, no legally valid option to simply omit to combat climate change,” the ruling said.

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On Behalf Of Environmentalists, I Apologize For The Climate Scare

Environmental Progress

On behalf of environmentalists everywhere, I would like to formally apologize for the climate scare we created over the last 30 years. Climate change is happening. I have been a climate activist for 20 years and an environmentalist for 30. Lire en français ici. Leer en español aquí. It’s just not the end of the world.

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New California Legislation Would Be a Major Step Forward for Climate Disclosure

Law Columbia

Corporate and securities law – as well as companies and their leaders acting through lobbying and politics – also have major roles to play. [9] 9] The proposed legislation in California is both legally solid and helpful for making climate progress. 12] Here are some details about the proposed California legislation. 46] The U.S.

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USA: “The Coke Side of Life”—More Sugar, Less Science

Corp Watch

Colombia: Coke bottler faces death suit Stefan Armbruster | BBC | April 2, 2003 A US court has ruled that Coca-Cola's main Latin American bottler can stand trial for allegedly hiring right-wing paramilitaries to kill and intimidate union leaders in Colombia. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians.

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Release: Nearly all COP27 sponsors are either major polluters or enablers of fossil fuel industry

Corp Watch

Coke bottler faces death suit Stefan Armbruster | BBC | April 2, 2003 A US court has ruled that Coca-Cola's main Latin American bottler can stand trial for allegedly hiring right-wing paramilitaries to kill and intimidate union leaders in Colombia. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians.

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UK: Coca-Cola Enterprises boss admits taking £1.5m in bribes

Corp Watch

Coke bottler faces death suit Stefan Armbruster | BBC | April 2, 2003 A US court has ruled that Coca-Cola's main Latin American bottler can stand trial for allegedly hiring right-wing paramilitaries to kill and intimidate union leaders in Colombia. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians.

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