Top EU Court Rules Swiss Climate Inaction Violates Human Rights in Landmark Case

Environmental advocates say the decision will likely have ripple effects throughout Europe and beyond.

A decision handed down by one of the European Union’s top courts on Tuesday should signal to governments across the bloc and beyond that their time may soon be up when it comes to delaying climate action, as the panel ruled the Swiss government has violated the human rights of its senior citizens by refusing to abide by scientists’ warnings and swiftly phase out fossil fuel production.

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