Top EU Court Rules Swiss Climate Inaction Violates Human Rights in Landmark Case
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Switzerland violated senior citizens' rights by not taking sufficient action on climate change.
Switzerland is warming at twice the global average rate, and its climate policies are classified as insufficient by the Climate Action Tracker. [ more ]
Joint Legislative Hearing on Future of California Climate Policies - Streetsblog California
California's Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies discussed the state's climate policies at the 2024 legislative session, focusing on the future of cap-and-trade.
Multiple strategies are essential for California to achieve emission reductions, including potential adjustments to the cap-and-trade program. [ more ]
Highway Expansion Project Not Approved by California Transportation Commission - Streetsblog California
A highway widening project failed to receive approval from the California Transportation Commission, which is a warning to highway builders to comply with environmental and climate policies.
Commissioner Joseph Lyou raised questions about the project's impact on congestion and increased vehicle miles traveled. [ more ]
COP28 must not repeat the mistakes of the Africa Climate Summit
Climate activists and civil society warn that COP28 could fail to deliver meaningful progress unless there is a change in the approach to climate policies.
There is concern that lobbyists for Global North countries and corporations will push for false solutions that benefit them at the expense of poorer nations.
Access difficulties at previous climate events have left activists and members of civil society feeling sidelined. [ more ]