Tag: tort_claims
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New Zealand Government Moves to Shield Major Emitters from Climate Liability
New Zealand's government plans to amend the Climate Change Response Act, limiting tort claims for climate damage. This move, criticized by Lawyers for Climate Action, aims to shield major emitters and impacts ongoing legal proceedings.
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