Smith v Fonterra: A Common Law Climate Litigation Breakthrough
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Michael Smith brought tort claims against New Zealand’s seven largest GHG emitters, which are collectively responsible for one-third of all New Zealand GHG emissions. He argued the defendants’ activities amount to torts of public nuisance and negligence, and also raised a novel claim asserting that the defendants have a climate duty.
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