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Historic Ruling Declares Climate Crisis a Human Rights Emergency

7/4/2025

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Court Declares Climate Emergency

In a groundbreaking ruling, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights declared the climate crisis a human rights emergency, urging OAS member states to act swiftly. This pivotal decision compels legal reforms to safeguard the right to a healthy environment, holding corporations accountable and protecting environmental defenders across 20 Latin American nations.

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Morgera Urges Fossil Fuel Ban

UN Special Rapporteur Elisa Morgera passionately calls on wealthy nations to eliminate fossil fuels by 2030, highlighting their devastating impact on climate change and human rights. Her compelling report demands an end to fossil fuel lobbying and misinformation, urging a shift to renewable energy that champions human rights and protects vulnerable communities.

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Court Declares Climate Emergency

In a groundbreaking ruling, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights declared the climate crisis a human rights emergency, urging OAS member states to act swiftly. This pivotal decision compels legal reforms to safeguard the right to a healthy environment, holding corporations accountable and protecting environmental defenders across 20 Latin American nations.

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