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ICJ Begins Historic Climate Change Hearings

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  • #Climate change
  • #Environment
  • #Fossil fuel
ICJ Begins Historic Climate Change Hearings
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DEC 2024
Above: Attendees to the advisory opinion sessions at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to determine states' obligations on climate in the Hague, Netherlands on Dec. 2, 2024. Image copyright: Michel Porro/Anadolu/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated DEC 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

Rich countries that caused this climate crisis through significant carbon pollution must aid weaker and island nations facing climate threats by funding adaptation projects, investing in renewable energy, and transferring to green technology. Small states like Vanuatu and Tuvalu face rising seas, with survival dependent on others making global emissions cuts to prevent further devastation.

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Narrative B

Climate campaigns, even from island nation politicians, are using fear to push an agenda. Claims such as the threat facing polar bears, the Great Barrier Reef dying, and sinking Pacific islands have already been disproven; most atoll islands are growing due to natural processes. If alarmists get their way, these costly climate programs will economically destroy vulnerable countries.

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The Controversies


LOWHIGH
Status:Open
Is Climate Change an Existential Threat?
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DEC 4 2024DEC 4 2024

Status:Open
Will There Be an End to Fossil Fuels, and If So When?
Controversy
+17
DEC 4 2024DEC 4 2024

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