Oil Fought the Law: Standing Rock, BlackRock, and Climate Justice Cases Heating Up

Host Richard Delevan is joined by Loes van Dijk, founder of Climate Court, to delve into the latest updates in climate litigation worldwide. This episode covers pivotal cases, such as the major complaint against BlackRock in France for misleading sustainability claims, lawsuits over misleading environmental impact ads, historic youth climate activism in Ontario, and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's renewed legal battle against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Additionally, it explores global legal battles from Australia to Guam, illustrating how transparency and accountability are shaping the future of environmental law and climate justice.

00:00 Introduction to Climate Justice

00:46 Welcome to Wicked Problems

01:13 Introducing Loes van Dijk and Climate Court

02:22 BlackRock's Controversial Investments

07:55 Greenwashing in the Airline Industry

09:12 Youth Activism in Ontario

11:28 Global Climate Litigation Trends

12:31 Environmental Law Cases Beyond Climate

14:06 Environmental Justice and the DoD Lawsuit

15:10 Climate Vulnerability and Legal Responsibility

17:28 OECD Complaint in the Netherlands

18:51 North Macedonia's Environmental Law Victory

20:05 Norway's Oil Field Controversy

22:32 Standing Rock and the Sioux Tribe's New Lawsuit

24:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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