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Michael Smith (activist)

Tracked across 1 events · 6 articles · First seen May 12, 2026 · Last active May 12, 2026

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New Zealand Halts Climate Liability Lawsuits
New Zealand's Justice Minister, Paul Goldsmith, announced the government's intention to change the law to prevent courts from holding companies liable for 'climate change damage' linked to greenhouse gas emissions. This move comes in response…
Impact: Michael Smith, an Indigenous Maori climate activist, launched a lawsuit against six New Zealand companies, which prompted the government's decision to change the law.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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70 Michael Smith (activist) launched lawsuit FonterraNew Zealand Halts Climate...
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