Oil firms forced to consider full climate effects of new drilling, following landmark Norwegian court ruling
Precedent set by court in Norway could embolden judges and campaigners further afield.
Jan. 31, 2024 • ~7 min
Precedent set by court in Norway could embolden judges and campaigners further afield.
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