Juliana V. United States

A Colombian soldier looks at a deforested land formerly used by drug traffickers for poppy plantations.

A swift victory in the Colombian Supreme Court could pave the way for further legal action around the world.

By Sophie Yeo

Activists in Bonn, Germany, demonstrating during COP23 on November 11th, 2017.

Why global warming lawsuits are gaining traction in courtrooms around the world.

By Bob Berwyn

President Donald Trump waves goodbye after announcing his decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement in the Rose Garden at the White House on June 1st, 2017.

Twenty-one young Americans are suing the U.S. government for ignoring climate change—and industry groups now seem terrified.

By Mark Schapiro