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RichBoomer t1_je6dpnh wrote

“Although the advisory opinion will be non-binding, it will carry significant weight and authority and could inform climate negotiations as well as future climate lawsuits around the world. It could also strengthen the position of climate-vulnerable countries in international negotiations.”

Key weasel words being: advisory, non-binding, and two instances of could.

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KorgX3 t1_je7os9b wrote

Reminds me of my old boss, "stop saying 'please' so damn much because it makes things sound optional." Courtesy is vulnerability in our modern era.

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