The law's design, not its intent, may be its biggest obstacle to climate accountability.
New Zealand's Climate Tort Law: A Shield for Polluters?
New Zealand's new climate tort law, aimed at holding polluters accountable, contains provisions that critics argue may shield corporations. Legal experts say the law's ambiguous standards and high thresholds for liability could undermine its effectiveness, offering lessons for climate litigation worldwide.
Source: New Zealand's Climate Tort Law: A Shield for Polluters? — Verfassungsblog
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