Oil Fought the Law: Standing Rock, BlackRock, and Climate Justice Cases Heating Up
Description
Host Richard Delevan is joined by Loes van Dijk, founder of Climate Court, to delve into the latest updates in climate litigation worldwide. This episode covers pivotal cases, such as the major complaint against BlackRock in France for misleading sustainability claims, lawsuits over misleading environmental impact ads, historic youth climate activism in Ontario, and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's renewed legal battle against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Additionally, it explores global legal battles from Australia to Guam, illustrating how transparency and accountability are shaping the future of environmental law and climate justice.
00:00 Introduction to Climate Justice
00:46 Welcome to Wicked Problems
01:13 Introducing Loes van Dijk and Climate Court
02:22 BlackRock's Controversial Investments
07:55 Greenwashing in the Airline Industry
09:12 Youth Activism in Ontario
11:28 Global Climate Litigation Trends
12:31 Environmental Law Cases Beyond Climate
14:06 Environmental Justice and the DoD Lawsuit
15:10 Climate Vulnerability and Legal Responsibility
17:28 OECD Complaint in the Netherlands
18:51 North Macedonia's Environmental Law Victory
20:05 Norway's Oil Field Controversy
22:32 Standing Rock and the Sioux Tribe's New Lawsuit
24:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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