Climate Change Lawsuits Hit as “Right to Life” Under Threat

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that U.N. Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has declared climate change a direct threat to the right to life. The warning comes as a heatwave scorches southern Europe. McIntyre highlights how fossil fuel companies are under legal fire, accused of knowingly concealing climate risks. Several lawsuits in the U.S. now seek accountability and damages, much like past cases against the tobacco industry. The outcome could reshape the legal and moral responsibilities surrounding climate harm.