Climate change is ‘existential threat,’ says UN’s top court
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Climate change is ‘existential threat,’ says UN’s top court
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Climate change is ‘existential threat,’ says UN’s top court
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How communication failures led to Air Canada LaGuardia crash
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New walking route connects London’s historic landmarks along River Thames
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Climate change is ‘existential threat,’ says UN’s top court
Description
July 23, 2025
In a landmark opinion, the United Nations' highest court says a "clean, healthy, and sustainable environment" is a human right. Eric Sorensen explains what the International Court of Justice (ICJ) says could happen to countries and companies that don't protect the planet from climate change, and whether the threat of consequences will be enough to spur action.
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Climate change is ‘existential threat,’ says UN’s top court02:11 | July 23, 2025 -
Stabbings of 2 Jewish men in London called terrorist attack01:35 | April 29, 2026 -
Canada considering potential changes to airport ownership, passenger complaint process01:50 | April 29, 2026 -
Hegseth denies Iran war is ‘quagmire’ as inflation balloons02:00 | April 29, 2026 -
Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.25%, warns of higher inflation01:52 | April 29, 2026 -
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Pope meets, prays with first female Archbishop of Canterbury01:56 | April 27, 2026 -
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Carney unveils Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund02:02 | April 27, 2026 -
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Ditching the switch: Alberta, Northwest Territories moving to permanent daylight time01:58 | April 23, 2026 -
Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse sooner than expected, scientists warn01:53 | April 23, 2026 -
How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits online01:58 | April 23, 2026 -
Canadian industries tense ahead of CUSMA deadline01:53 | April 23, 2026 -
Carney defends premiers’ decision to keep U.S. booze off shelves01:54 | April 23, 2026 -
Iran, U.S. in standoff over Strait of Hormuz control01:54 | April 23, 2026 -
How communication failures led to Air Canada LaGuardia crash01:32 | April 23, 2026 -
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New walking route connects London’s historic landmarks along River Thames02:55 | April 22, 2026 -
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Quebec man faces terrorism charges linked to 764 extremist network01:58 | April 22, 2026 -
Iran attacks 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire02:00 | April 22, 2026
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Climate change is ‘existential threat,’ says UN’s top court02:11 | July 23, 2025
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Stabbings of 2 Jewish men in London called terrorist attack01:35 | April 29, 2026
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Canada considering potential changes to airport ownership, passenger complaint process01:50 | April 29, 2026
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Hegseth denies Iran war is ‘quagmire’ as inflation balloons02:00 | April 29, 2026
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Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.25%, warns of higher inflation01:52 | April 29, 2026
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Global National: April 2921:45 | April 29, 2026
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Global National: April 2822:04 | April 28, 2026
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Pope meets, prays with first female Archbishop of Canterbury01:56 | April 27, 2026
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U.S. mulls Iran’s peace proposal01:54 | April 27, 2026
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Child advocates urge Canada to take action on online harms bill01:54 | April 27, 2026
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Carney promises ‘good news’ ahead of spring economic update01:50 | April 27, 2026
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Carney unveils Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund02:02 | April 27, 2026
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Rogers Communications offering buyouts to nearly half of workforce01:33 | April 27, 2026
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Global National: April 2721:52 | April 27, 2026
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Ditching the switch: Alberta, Northwest Territories moving to permanent daylight time01:58 | April 23, 2026
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Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse sooner than expected, scientists warn01:53 | April 23, 2026
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How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits online01:58 | April 23, 2026
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Canadian industries tense ahead of CUSMA deadline01:53 | April 23, 2026
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Carney defends premiers’ decision to keep U.S. booze off shelves01:54 | April 23, 2026
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Iran, U.S. in standoff over Strait of Hormuz control01:54 | April 23, 2026
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How communication failures led to Air Canada LaGuardia crash01:32 | April 23, 2026
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Global National: April 2322:03 | April 23, 2026
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New walking route connects London’s historic landmarks along River Thames02:55 | April 22, 2026
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Water levels stabilize in Quebec, but flood threat continues02:06 | April 22, 2026
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Carney says U.S. won’t dictate terms of CUSMA trade talks02:11 | April 22, 2026
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Quebec man faces terrorism charges linked to 764 extremist network01:58 | April 22, 2026
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Iran attacks 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire02:00 | April 22, 2026
Climate change is ‘existential threat,’ says UN’s top court
Description
July 23, 2025
In a landmark opinion, the United Nations' highest court says a "clean, healthy, and sustainable environment" is a human right. Eric Sorensen explains what the International Court of Justice (ICJ) says could happen to countries and companies that don't protect the planet from climate change, and whether the threat of consequences will be enough to spur action.
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