UN Countries Agree on Legal Obligation for States to Address Climate Change

United Nations countries have reached an agreement establishing a legal obligation for states to address climate change. This decision could lead to nations being held accountable for their actions regarding environmental issues.

21 May, 16:49 — 21 May, 16:49

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UN countries agree on legal obligation to address climate change

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141–8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address ‌climate change, with the world's biggest historical emitter the United States among those opposing it.

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First report: nrk · 21 May, 09:17|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h

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FN sier at stater kan stilles til ansvar for klimaendringer: – Historisk seier

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UN Countries Agree on Legal Obligation for States to Address Climate Change

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UN countries agree on legal obligation to address climate change

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FN sier at stater kan stilles til ansvar for klimaendringer: – Historisk seier

UN countries agree on legal obligation to address climate change

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