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Transport & TfLTfL seeks up to £1bn from car makers over Ulez non‑payment
Transport for London is pursuing a potential £1bn legal action against car manufacturers, alleging that certain diesel vehicles were falsely represented as compliant with the ultra‑low emission zone rules, allowing them to avoid the £12.50 daily charge. A High Court hearing this week said the claim will be stayed while owners’ separate cases proceed.
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Laws Exist to Prosecute Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Harms
Extreme weather events, exacerbated by pollution from oil companies, are increasingly being viewed as crimes. Legal experts suggest existing laws, such as reckless endangerment and involuntary manslaughter, can be used to prosecute companies for climate harms, with lawsuits already proceeding.
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Kenyan Farmers Sue Over Pesticide Health Damage
A Kenyan lawyer, supported by activists and health experts, is pursuing a lawsuit against the government and multinational agrochemical companies. The case alleges that hazardous pesticides and herbicides are harming farmers' health, seeking regulatory reform, education, and compensation.
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