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New figures show rise in ‘climate-washing’ litigation against companies

July 21, 2023

A report co-authored by CSSN Scholar Joana Setzer reveals a notable surge in ‘climate-washing’ litigation against companies worldwide, addressing misinformation on climate commitments and risks, with over 50% of climate cases resulting in favorable outcomes for climate action.

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