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What was the original greenhouse gas emission reduction target set by the Dutch State?
What was the original greenhouse gas emission reduction target set by the Dutch State?
What legal framework is at the center of the Urgenda case regarding the Dutch State's obligations?
What legal framework is at the center of the Urgenda case regarding the Dutch State's obligations?
What percentage reduction in greenhouse gas emissions did Urgenda argue was necessary?
What percentage reduction in greenhouse gas emissions did Urgenda argue was necessary?
What was the State's main argument against the court's involvement in emission reduction?
What was the State's main argument against the court's involvement in emission reduction?
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Which organization is Urgenda Foundation primarily focused on?
Which organization is Urgenda Foundation primarily focused on?
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What was the target for emission reduction set by the District Court in 2015?
What was the target for emission reduction set by the District Court in 2015?
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Which court upheld the District Court's ruling in 2018?
Which court upheld the District Court's ruling in 2018?
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What main argument did the Supreme Court dismiss regarding the state's emissions?
What main argument did the Supreme Court dismiss regarding the state's emissions?
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According to the Supreme Court, what is each country's responsibility regarding global emissions?
According to the Supreme Court, what is each country's responsibility regarding global emissions?
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What did the Supreme Court clarify about the role of courts in relation to government policies?
What did the Supreme Court clarify about the role of courts in relation to government policies?
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What was the legally mandated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that the Dutch State was required to achieve by 2020?
What was the legally mandated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that the Dutch State was required to achieve by 2020?
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Which organization initiated a claim against the Dutch State to compel stronger climate action?
Which organization initiated a claim against the Dutch State to compel stronger climate action?
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What was one of the main arguments presented by the Dutch State in its defense against the Urgenda claim?
What was one of the main arguments presented by the Dutch State in its defense against the Urgenda claim?
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What does the landmark ruling in the Urgenda case establish regarding the role of courts?
What does the landmark ruling in the Urgenda case establish regarding the role of courts?
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What was the target reduction percentage that Urgenda requested as a minimum necessary by climate science?
What was the target reduction percentage that Urgenda requested as a minimum necessary by climate science?
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What is a key reason courts can enforce legal obligations?
What is a key reason courts can enforce legal obligations?
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How do courts play a role in addressing climate change?
How do courts play a role in addressing climate change?
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Which philosophical aspects might be relevant to constitutional law discussions?
Which philosophical aspects might be relevant to constitutional law discussions?
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What does the concept of 'judicial oversight' refer to in this context?
What does the concept of 'judicial oversight' refer to in this context?
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What is one reason courts might issue orders?
What is one reason courts might issue orders?
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What principle requires the State to prioritize safety and minimize risks amid uncertainty?
What principle requires the State to prioritize safety and minimize risks amid uncertainty?
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What was criticized regarding the State's 2020 emissions reduction target?
What was criticized regarding the State's 2020 emissions reduction target?
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What conclusion did the Court of Appeal reach about postponing action on emissions reductions?
What conclusion did the Court of Appeal reach about postponing action on emissions reductions?
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What is required from States if they choose not to act on policies concerning emissions reductions?
What is required from States if they choose not to act on policies concerning emissions reductions?
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What is the relationship between ECHR rights and international norms according to the findings?
What is the relationship between ECHR rights and international norms according to the findings?
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What does judicial oversight ensure regarding a state's obligations?
What does judicial oversight ensure regarding a state's obligations?
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What is a characteristic of judicial restraint in the context of climate policy?
What is a characteristic of judicial restraint in the context of climate policy?
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What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the authority of the lower courts?
What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the authority of the lower courts?
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What argument did the State present regarding the courts' decision to order emission reductions?
What argument did the State present regarding the courts' decision to order emission reductions?
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What were the legal costs ordered to be covered by the State for Urgenda?
What were the legal costs ordered to be covered by the State for Urgenda?
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