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Swedish labour media are filled with workplace disputes and change. Dagens Arbete reports an employer flatly denying allegations, saying "it is impossible", while labour-law experts argue the Labour Court is interpreting the work environment act more narrowly than intended. Meanwhile Audi is deploying AI robots in production, and Linde Energi is announcing a multimillion investment described as extensive work for the future.
- 2Anti-nuclear campaigners rally at Tours court for EDF radioactive waste trial●Sortir du nucléaire☢ Rassemblement devant le tribunal de Tours pour le procès d'EDF sur la surveillance défaillante des
The anti-nuclear group Sortir du nucléaire is holding a rally outside the police court in Tours on November 13, 2026, for the trial of EDF over allegedly faulty monitoring of radioactive discharges from the Chinon nuclear power plant. Supporters are being called to gather from 08:15 as the hearing examines whether the utility properly tracked its releases into the environment.
- 3NZ Environment Court acts on forestry slash damage●As our climate gets increasingly wilder, badly managed forestry is becoming a major concern in NZ. The amount of slash b
New Zealand's Environment Court has issued an enforcement order against a forestry operator amid growing concern over badly managed plantations. Debris, or 'slash', from logged forests has been blocking rivers and destroying bridges during major storms, and the problem worsens with each extreme weather event. Observers welcome the court action as a sign regulators are taking forestry practices seriously as the climate becomes wilder.
- 4B.C. First Nations launch legal challenges over Pacific Link pipeline decision●B.C. First Nations file legal challenges to feds’ Pacific Link pipeline decision https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalne
First Nations in British Columbia have filed legal challenges against the federal government's decision on the Pacific Link pipeline. The court actions contest the approval process and its implications for Indigenous rights and lands in the province. The move escalates a long-running dispute over resource development in B.C. and sets up a legal test of Ottawa's consultation duties with First Nations.
- 5Justice Alito Will Not Retire From Supreme Court Immediately●Justice Alito Will Not Retire From Supreme Court Immediately, Despite Election Outcome
Justice Samuel Alito has no plans to step down from the Supreme Court right away, despite the outcome of the election and speculation that he might retire under a favorable political environment. The New York Times reports he intends to remain on the bench for now, keeping his seat ahead of possible changes in the court's composition.
- 6Canada Opens Applications for Environmental Damages Fund▼Request for Applications: Environmental Damages Fund in Canada
Environment Canada is accepting applications under its Environmental Damages Fund, which directs money from court-ordered fines and settlements toward projects that restore damaged ecosystems and protect wildlife. Community groups, Indigenous organizations and non-profits can apply for grants supporting cleanup, habitat restoration and environmental quality projects across Canada.
- 7Historic youth climate trial begins after seven-year legal battle●After seven years of legal proceedings, historic youth climate trial underway
A landmark youth climate trial is finally underway after seven years of legal proceedings, according to Environment Journal. The case marks a rare moment of young people taking governments to court over climate inaction, and its outcome could set a precedent for future climate litigation worldwide. Observers are watching closely, as youth-led climate suits have already delivered significant rulings in other jurisdictions.
- 81.2 million people in France say they face racist incidents yearly▼Environ 1,2 million de personnes de 14 ans et plus se disent victimes chaque année d'une atteinte raciste, antisémite ou
Around 1.2 million people aged 14 and over in France say they are victims each year of a racist, antisemitic or xenophobic act, yet 97% never file a complaint. In 2024, prosecutors handled 10,035 racist cases and courts issued 1,907 convictions, highlighting a large gap between victimisation and legal action.
- 9Finland opens criminal probe into Google data centre land clearance●Finland launches criminal probe into land clearance for Google data centre https:// feddit.org/post/37389410
Finnish authorities have launched a criminal investigation into land clearance carried out for a Google data centre site. The probe will examine whether rules were broken when the land was prepared for the project. The story has drawn attention among technology and environment watchers, as it puts one of the world's biggest tech companies under legal scrutiny in a country that has actively courted data centre investment.
- 10International Criminal Court Adopts Gender Equality Strategy for 2026-2029▼International Criminal Court Adopts Gender Equality and Enabling Environment Strategy for 2026–2029
The International Criminal Court has adopted a Gender Equality and Enabling Environment Strategy covering 2026 to 2029. The plan commits the court to advancing gender equality within its institution and improving the working environment for staff, including measures to support participation by women across the organisation. The four-year framework signals the Hague-based court's intent to embed equality principles in its internal policies and workplace culture.