Latin American Court Urges Nations to Protect Climate and Human Rights
TL;DR
A top court in the Americas has ruled that there is a human right to a stable climate, and states have a legal duty to protect it by reducing emissions, adapting to climate impacts, and holding corporations accountable, emphasizing the importance of urgent climate action for current and future generations.
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