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Last week, the government announced it would amend climate laws to prevent companies from being sued over damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The change will prevent liability findings in tort cases and will apply to current and future cases.

The amendment is in response to a case against Fonterra made by Iwi leader and activist Mike Smith, who is not seeking any financial damages but feels it is in the public’s interest to have companies held liable. The Supreme Court granted Smith the right to pursue the case, raising questions about whether this government action is going around the courts and breaching democratic checks and balances.

These changes will directly go against the International Court of Justice opinion, which confirmed countries have a duty to prevent significant harm to the environment and to regulate the activities of companies within their jurisdiction.

To discuss the repercussions of this climate law change, host Thomas talked to Dr Justin Sobion from the University of Auckland Law School.

This week's show featured new music from Sheep, Dog & Wolf, Junny, Iceage, LEAO and more.

Deputy Louis in the studio spinning some favourites! A massive thank you as always to Studio One Vintage Guitars for their support. 

Frances Chan showcases a bucketload of local artists for NZ Music Month, plus some fathers and sons, and a 90s throwback set.

Setlist:
Clear Path Ensemble – Plasma Plaza
Yurt Party – The Gambler
Jonathan Crayford – Nine
Angine de Poitrine – Ababa Hotel
Oscar Laven – Dizzy Orchestra
Fine Wine Social Club – Sleep Better
Pino Palladino & Blake Mills – Somnambulista
Yussef Days ft Rocco Palladino – Tioga Pass
Ulysses Owens Jr – Mo’Betta Blues
Chico Hamilton – Blue Sands
Kenny Sterling – Isle of Light
Fugue State – Danger
Jamiroquai – Music of the Mind
Corduroy – Chowdown
Ellis Marsalis & Branford Marsalis – Sweet Lorraine
Christian McBride – King Freddie of Hubbard
Alex Ventling – Trondheim II
The Circling Sun – Flying
Myele Manzanza ft Rosie Frater-Taylor – Falling Fast
Quincy Conserve – Frustration