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Climate Change · United KingdomA top UN court has ruled that countries, including the UK, can be sued for their role in climate change. However, the judge noted it would be difficult to determine which nations caused specific parts of climate change. This non-binding ruling will be seen as a victory for countries facing the brunt of the effects of climate change today.
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UN court ruling may allow poorer countries to sue polluting nations
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European UnionWith the final round of UN negotiations on a global plastics treaty fast approaching, a group of over 60 leading scientists from around the world has issued an urgent call for governments to agree on ambitious, enforceable action to tackle plastic pollution, such as reducing plastic production and prioritizing human health.See the Story
Scientists Issue Urgent Call Ahead of Final Plastics Treaty Talks
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United NationsGlobal hunger fell slightly in 2024 but still saw between 638 and 720 million people suffering food shortages with rising numbers in Africa, a UN report said Monday.
Around 8.2 percent of the world's population faced hunger last year, a fall of 0.3 percent compared to 2023, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, compiled by multiple United Nations agencies including the Food and Agriculture Organization and Wo…See the Story
Global Hunger Down Slightly in 2024: UN
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