Coastal Erosion
The US Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a lawsuit by Plaquemines Parish against Chevron must be transferred from state to federal court, effectively voiding a $745 million judgment against the oil company. The decision stems from Chevron's activities during World War II as a military contractor off Louisiana's coast. Legal experts describe the move as frustrating but not a final win for the oil industry.
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Marine scientists have alerted that nearly half of the world's beaches may vanish by the end of the century due to rising sea levels and human development. This erosion threatens coastal ecosystems, biodiversity, and economies reliant on tourism and fishing. The warning came from Uruguayan expert Omar Defeo at a symposium in Montevideo.