Global Pressure Mounts Over Smith v Fonterra
Environmental groups, lawyers and global academics are condemning the Government’s attempt to shield major emitters from climate liability.

Environmental groups, lawyers and global academics are condemning the Government’s attempt to shield major emitters from climate liability.

Critics say the Government is attempting to rewrite the law to protect major polluters after the Supreme Court allowed Smith v Fonterra to proceed.

A claim is made. A judge is dragged. Then it’s “disavowed.” But the damage? That sticks.