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Climate Lawsuits Blocked by Parliament | Auckland News
Parliament just passed a sweeping new law blocking climate lawsuits against big polluters, effectively shutting down a landmark case brought by activist Mike Smith — a move critics call a betrayal of climate justice. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith defends it as necessary to protect business certainty and investment, arguing the Emissions Trading Scheme already covers compliance. But opposition MPs and environmental advocates slam the bill as politically motivated, accusing the government of caving to corporate lobbying — especially after the Prime Minister’s office failed to disclose key…
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