What if the public, alarmed about government’s failure to do enough, fast enough, to stop climate change while there’s still time, could sue?

Nine hundred Dutch citizens have done just that—and won. The historic recent decision, rendered in June, is already inspiring lawsuits in other countries.

 

Urgenda Attorney Roger Cox, left, celebrating the verdict with co-plaintiff Maurits Groen. Photo credit: Urgenda / Chantal Bekker
Urgenda Attorney Roger Cox, left, celebrating the verdict with co-plaintiff Maurits Groen. Photo credit: Urgenda / Chantal Bekker

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