Does American Health Care Violate the ICJ’s Recent Climate Advisory Opinion?

By DAVID INTROCASO In late July the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced its long-awaited and highly-anticipated climate advisory opinion.  The ICJ ruling represents an historic moment in climate accountability. “Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change” In a rare unanimous decision, the ICJ opinion concluded “a clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is in part a precondition for the enjoyment of human rights including the right to life and the right to health.  Consequently, the ICJ ruled states including their private actors are obligated to ensure th