The case shows that climate change is a fundamental human rights violation—and the victory of Bonaire, a Dutch territory, could open the door for similar lawsuits globally.

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    4 days ago

    [off topic]

    Bonaire is tiny, and 99% of its economy is scuba diver tourism.

    Its license plates read ‘Divers’ Paradise’ and pretty much the entire coast line is protected.

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      4 days ago

      Dutch municipality sues Dutch state. As much as your meme is true, their approach makes sense.

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        Yes the full story makes sense. I just read the title of the article and I immediately thought of this scene from Shrek 3 and I thought “ok I just have to make this” :)