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After the USDA deleted climate resources farmers needed, nonprofits sued and won access to critical weather planning tools. The settlement ensures farmers can prepare for extreme weather even if government websites change again.
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's withdrawal from a landmark salmon recovery plan, ordering immediate protections for seven species of salmon and steelhead on the brink of extinction. The ruling restores water flow levels and marks a crucial win for Native American tribes and conservation groups fighting to save fish populations that once made the Pacific Northwest the world's top salmon producer.
A surprising twist in federal climate policy could help cities and states hold fossil fuel companies accountable. Legal experts say removing federal greenhouse gas regulation may clear the path for local climate lawsuits to succeed.
France's first major climate trial against an oil giant began in Paris, asking courts to enforce real emission cuts instead of empty promises. Communities displaced by TotalEnergies' African pipeline project are watching closely, hoping the ruling will protect people over profits.
Costa Rica's highest court just ruled that the government must fix dangerous power lines killing monkeys and sloths. The landmark decision could protect wildlife across the entire country.
A Dutch court ruled the government's approach to managing PFAS pollution is legally sound, even as environmental groups push for faster action. The decision validates current cleanup efforts while acknowledging the massive complexity of addressing forever chemicals nationwide.
The European Union just made its boldest climate promise legally binding. By 2040, the bloc will slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels.
Costa Rica's Ombudsman is demanding independent verification of government forest reports to ensure a threatened wildlife refuge gets proper protection. The move could strengthen how the country enforces environmental laws across all protected zones.
Indigenous leaders across Polynesia just made history by declaring whales legal persons with their own rights. The groundbreaking treaty could reshape how the world protects oceans and honors Indigenous wisdom.
Italy just became one of the first EU countries to turn ambitious green hydrogen goals into legally binding requirements. After months of political uncertainty, the nation has committed to powering 42% of its industrial hydrogen with renewable sources by 2030.
Germany's highest administrative court has ordered the government to strengthen its climate protection plans, ending a two-year legal battle. Environmental groups are celebrating the binding decision that requires real action by March.
A court has ordered the Netherlands to protect 20,000 Bonaire residents from rising seas and extreme weather, ruling the government discriminated by not acting sooner. The historic decision could inspire similar climate cases worldwide.
A Ghanaian forestry leader is facing legal pressure after cracking down on illegal logging cartels. Experts say the case will test whether Ghana protects officials who enforce environmental laws.