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“UN backs historic climate crisis ruling despite US attempts to stop resolution.”
US, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Yemen, Liberia, and Belarus opposed the measure.
The Resolution backed a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change.
Passed 141-8.
theguardian.com
UN backs historic climate crisis ruling, despite US attempts to stop resolution
The US, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia – some of the highest oil-producing nations and major greenhouse gas emitters – opposed the measure