Author: By MOLLY QUELL and MIKE CORDER – Associated Press
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UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion Wednesday said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, and nations harmed by its effects could be entitled to reparations. Advocates immediately cheered the International Court…