Swiss pensioners take government to European court over climate

Swiss pensioners take government to European court over climate
Supporters rallied outside the court (Jean-Francois Badias/AP)

A group of Swiss pensioners were taking their government to a top European court over what they claim is its failure to take stronger action on climate change.

Lawyers and members of the group Senior Women for Climate Protection appeared before the European Court of Human Rights for a rare public hearing that activists say could mark a legal milestone in legal efforts to force governments to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

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