A U.N. tribunal on maritime law said Tuesday that countries are legally required to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, delivering a long-awaited opinion sought by small island nations that are on the front lines of climate change.
On May 21, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea released an opinion that countries are obligated to reduce GHG emissions to protect the marine environment.
Groundbreaking climate opinion from international court – States must go further to address GHG emissions hellenicshippingnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from hellenicshippingnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
International Court Backs Need to Protect Oceans and Island Nations from Climate Impacts ucsusa.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ucsusa.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.