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That’s nearing the threshold of 500 for declaring an emergency. Are there remedies for victims of the man-made transboundary haze?
Little is known of a transboundary air pollution case brought before the International Court of Justice.
Ecuador sued Colombia in March 2008 for alleged aerial spraying of toxic herbicides at locations near, at and across the countries’ border. Ecuador contended that the spraying had caused serious damage to people, crops, animals and the natural environment on the Ecuadorian side and posed a grave risk of further damage over time. The spraying was allegedly carried out as part of Colombia’s plan to eradicate illegal cocaine crops.
Under international law, a state is considered to have violated the law if the actions or omissions causing the harm are attributable to the state or constitute a violation of the international obligations of that state.