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Litigation Surge Reflects Evolving Climate Duties

Chris Hall

According to the UNEP Global Climate Litigation Report , more than 1,500 cases had been filed in 38 countries by July 2020. The primer noted the intention of the environmental NGO ClientEarth to lodge a claim against the board of Shell under Section 172 of the Companies Act of 2006.