Climate Change and International Law

General Assembly votes 141-8 for climate change advisory opinion. U.S., Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia oppose nonbinding resolution. Vanuatu sponsors resolution after Pacific nations' frustration. Trump administration pressures Vanuatu to withdraw draft. Resolution urges limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C and full reparation. Tammy Bruce calls resolution 'highly problematic'. Human Rights Watch says vote reaffirms global human rights commitment. Secretary-General Ant says Assembly answered climate call. Tuvalu projected to be underwater by 2100 with migration to Australia
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