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Amazon pushes the Federal Trade Commission to recuse Chair Lina Khan from antitrust investigations targeting Amazon. New satellite images show that China has begun construction of more than 100 new silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles. Covax announced a deal with Chinese biotech startup Clover for up to 414 million doses of its vaccine, if it is approved by the WHO. Analysis: Recent Court Victories and Climate Science Boost Prospects for Climate Litigation.

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Recent Court Victories and Climate Science Boost Prospects for Climate Litigation

Climate lawsuits serve as a major avenue for environmental activists and citizen groups to pressure both governments and private companies to take action to reduce climate impact. Better use of scientific evidence in the court room and growing enthusiasm for the success of climate lawsuits and public enthusiasm could increase the scope and efficacy of climate litigation, raising levels of risk for businesses operating in emissions intensive sectors.

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