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It’s time Congress puts working families—not fossil fuel corporations—at the center of U.S. energy policy. @SenJeffMerkley’s new legislation clarifies no new LNG export projects should get approval when it raises prices for families at home. bit.ly/4xpl86A
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đź“ŁCountries may be held responsible for climate-related harm caused by insufficient action
đź’°Wealthier and historically high-emitting countries carry heightened responsibilities.
5/ This could have major implications for fossil fuel expansion:
The opinion strengthens arguments that approving new coal, oil, and gas projects may be incompatible with countries’ legal obligations.
1/ The UN General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution backing the International Court of Justice’s 2025 climate advisory opinion.
This is a major moment for climate accountability. 🧵
2/ The resolution reinforces that climate action is a legal obligation under international law, not just a political commitment.
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6/ Pacific Island states, especially Vanuatu, played a leading role in making this happen.
Communities facing the worst climate impacts are pushing international law toward greater accountability and climate justice.
3/ The ICJ opinion states:
🌎 Climate change poses an “urgent and existential threat” to humanity
⚖️States have legal duties under international law to prevent significant climate harm
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7/ This resolution gives stronger political backing to the growing view that governments can be held accountable when they fail to adequately address climate change. Read the full blog here: oilchange.org/blogs/explai...
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Key findings:
- The project captured 15x less than announced capacity in its first months;
- Technical problems and accidents have been reported. Workers were told to keep costs to a minimum;
- The little cement produced has sold poorly, despite false advertising that it is 'emissions free.' 2/2
