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The director of the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, Vishal Prasad (2nd R), speaks to the media in The Hague on July 23, 2025. The world’s highest court on July 23 declared that states have a legal obligation to tackle climate change and that failing to do so was a “wrongful act” that could open the door to reparations.

The World Court Adds Muscle to the Climate Fight The World Court Adds Muscle to the Climate Fight

After a “landmark” ruling from the International Court of Justice, journalists can expect more lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.

Jul 31, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard

Vanuatu's Climate Change Minister Ralph Regenvanu, center, delivers a speech ahead of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) session tasked with issuing the first advisory opinion on states’ legal obligations to address climate change in The Hague on July 23, 2025.

How Climate Justice Reached the UN’s Top Court—and Won How Climate Justice Reached the UN’s Top Court—and Won

The International Court of Justice’s ruling that countries have a legal duty to curb climate change was the result of a yearslong campaign that began with university students.

Jul 23, 2025 / Panthea Lee

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem on September 2, 2024.

There’s Another Way to Hold Netanyahu Accountable for the Gaza Genocide There’s Another Way to Hold Netanyahu Accountable for the Gaza Genocide

A case for prosecuting the Israeli prime minister for the crime of persecution.

Sep 24, 2024 / Jake Romm

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