Month: December 2024

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Betrayal of public trust

The Bermuda Clean Air Coalition was formed in 2019 with a specific mission: press for the modernisation of Bermuda’s outdated clean-air legislation and address the growing air and water quality crisis affecting our island.

For five years, the BCAC has advocated tirelessly for meaningful legislative reform and a seat at the consultation table, while representing the interests of residents, schools and businesses affected by Belco’s emissions. During this time, we have heard countless promises from the Government and Belco about improvements to air quality and stricter environmental protections — yet Bermudians continue to breathe toxic air and drink contaminated water as these promises remain unfulfilled.
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We will not go quietly into the sea’: Hearings for world’s biggest climate case conclude at the ICJ

Vanuatu and other vulnerable states gave impassioned evidence – aided by a few European allies. Now they wait for the World Court’s opinion.

A landmark legal case to establish countries’ climate responsibilities is wrapping up in The Hague today after two weeks of hearings.

Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) heard from more than 100 countries and organisations between 2 to 13 December, making this the biggest ever legal case in terms of participation.

At its heart is an attempt by vulnerable countries to create a tighter framework of accountability that sets clear international legal obligations for climate action. The small Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has led efforts to secure an advisory opinion from the ICJ, which is now due next year.
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