An unprecedented legal battle for our planet's future is about to take place. This November, one of the largest people-powered movements in modern history will assemble to fight climate change in a new and powerful way: by bringing it into the courtroom. Standing in the dock will be the Norwegian government, which recently sanctioned new areas for oil exploration in the Arctic. Unburnable will tell the story of this momentous legal challenge, and the global fight to protect our most fundamental human rights.
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As the first snow begins to fall, the lawyers walk up the steps of the courthouse and into the biggest legal battle of their careers.
In the final episode of the series, we travel to Oslo to capture first-hand the tension and excitement of this historic trial as it unfolds within the courtroom. With the future of the Arctic and our planet’s climate at stake, the time for preparation is over. It’s game on.
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How do you beat a government in court? With November’s court date approaching fast, we meet the legal team behind this unprecedented case. From former Supreme Court attorneys, to renowned international human rights lawyers, we hear how this unique case has brought together some of the best legal minds in both Norway and the world.
When the doors of the Oslo District Court close on November 14th, a momentous legal battle will unfold on the floor of courtroom. With the future of the Arctic and the planet’s climate at stake, we journey into the minds of the lawyers themselves and explore the key arguments on which this historic case will be won and lost.
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What makes an activist? What drives someone to devote their life to protecting the planet? We hear from individuals who have chosen to break the mould and take the path less travelled - from Sini Saarela and the Arctic 30, to captain of the open seas Mike Fincken, this episode explores the power and pressure of activism.
Meanwhile, in the waters above the Arctic circle, Statoil is pressing ahead with plans to commence drilling despite the legal dispute. Our story brings us aboard the Greenpeace ship, and joins the team who have decided to confront the oil rig face-to-face…
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Can a people-powered movement really win a global fight? In this episode, the unprecedented wave of climate justice cases from around the world come together in a single location - the beautiful Lofoten Islands of Norway. From the American youth activists who are suing Trump, to the Swiss Senior Women who have come out of retirement to hold their own government to account, a camp unlike any other brings this global movement together.
In an age of planetary challenges which transcend national borders, has the time come to move into the era of global citizenship? We explore this pressing idea, and discover how technology and social media may not just be making the world smaller - this communication revolution may also be changing the nature of power itself.
Find out what you can do to support the fight against Arctic Oil by visiting savethearctic.org/unburnable
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Our modern world was built on oil. But how did we get to this point? With much of the ‘easy oil’ already consumed, we explore why the petroleum industry is now pushing into ever more remote and vulnerable areas like the Arctic.
From indigenous life in the far north, to first-hand accounts of the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico, we embark on a journey which brings us to the dawn of the next great energy revolution. Norway may have used its oil to become one of the richest nations on Earth but its leaders now have a big choice to make. And this time it’s not just an environmental debate…
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Growing up in the Philippines, Joanna always loved typhoon season; it meant time off school, at home with the family. But in late 2013, when Typhoon Haiyan - the strongest storm in recorded history - struck her home, Joanna’s life changed forever. Her story joins the global voices which echo how climate change has moved beyond just theories and statistics; it now threatens our fundamental right to a safe environment.
Protecting this basic right has become paramount. As the government of Norway moves to open up new areas of the Arctic for oil exploration, we meet the people pioneering a new way to combat climate change - by taking the government itself to court.
Find out what you can do to support the fight against Arctic Oil by visiting savethearctic.org/unburnable
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