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Bonaire’s climate fight just got a major legal boost — and the Dutch government is in deep trouble for ignoring it. A court in The Hague ruled the government unfairly left the island out of national climate plans, and despite an appeal, the ruling stands. The government now must submit a critical report detailing how much carbon the Netherlands can still emit without overshooting Paris goals — but it’s missing. Climate lawyer Laura Burgers called the delay “simply negligent.” While the minister promises more details on September 15, the deadline was missed. It all started when eight Bonaire residents teamed up with Greenpeace to sue, arguing they’re being left vulnerable to climate chaos — and the court sided with them.

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