Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell
Tuesday, 12 November 2024 ()
A Dutch appeals court has overturned a landmark ruling that ordered energy company Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. The decision Tuesday was a defeat for the Dutch arm of environmental group Friends of the Earth. It hailed the original 2021 ruling as a victory for the climate. Tuesdayβs civil ruling can be appealed to the Dutch Supreme Court. Friends of the Earth director in the Netherlands Donald Pols said "This hurts.β
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