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The United Nations General Assembly voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution supporting a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change, with the U.S. among those opposing it.
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution supporting a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change, with the U.S. among those opposing it.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution validating a 2025 ruling by the International Court of Justice on the obligations of states regarding climate change, with the U.S. among the countries opposing it.
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of a climate justice resolution championed by Vanuatu, with the U.S. among the countries opposing it.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution led by Vanuatu and 12 other countries, advancing the implementation of the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on climate change and state responsibility, with the U.S. among the countries opposing it.
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