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Global court demands nations act on climate pollution obligations

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“The court makes it crystal clear that all countries have significant legal responsibilities to prevent further climate harm by slashing their climate pollution rapidly and deeply,” she said. “The court’s findings makes it clear that Australia has international legal obligations to take responsibility for its fossil fuel production – whether used domestically or exported – due to the significant harm it causes and regardless of where the coal, oil, or gas is ultimately burned.”