U.N. court sides with island nation in greenhouse gas emissions case
The island nation of Vanuatu prevailed in its landmark request to legally compel countries to cut emissions and compensate places facing impacts from climate change.
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The island nation of Vanuatu prevailed in its landmark request to legally compel countries to cut emissions and compensate places facing impacts from climate change.
The unusual activity is "a lot to happen at once, but not unprecedented," an atmospheric science professor said.
A massive earthquake jolted the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, reportedly killing at least six people and seriously damaging a large number of buildings, including one housing the U.S. embassy. CBS News' Sahar Zand has the story.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the South Pacific island of Vanuatu, cutting off communication in many areas and triggering at least one massive landslide.
Officials said "such eruptions have the potential to create tsunami waves."