1695796589 Young people are suing 32 countries because lack of climate

Young people are suing 32 countries because lack of climate protection violates human rights

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Six children and young people filed a complaint with the Human Rights Court. There will be an oral hearing on Wednesday – this shows the importance of the procedure


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Forest fire in Portugal Forest fire in Aldeia do Pessegueiro Pampilhosa da Serra, 18/06/17 – Report this afternoon in Aldeia do Pessegueiro, which is partially surrounded by a forest fire Photo: Detail of the fire in Aldeia do Pessegueiro, view from the chapel village PUBLICATIONxINxENG Weather, Extreme Weather

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The forests of central Portugal caught fire in 2017. The extent of the fires was enormous – 110 people died. Scientists confirmed that climate change further fueled the flames, according to allegations made by six children and young people from Leiria and Lisbon, who are now demanding legal consequences. The youngest plaintiff is now eleven years old and the oldest is 24 years old.


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