You’ve been served: climate activists take to the courts

摘要

Fossil fuel industry increasingly targeted by climate-related litigation Cases concentrated in US, but growing in volume internationally “Winning” less important to activists than raising public awareness A single successful case could set legal precedent and risks cascade Protests, direct action, targeted divestment and investor activism have undermined the fossil fuel industry in the public arena, but climate activists and state players are now using a new tool to hold the industry responsible – the courts.