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Peruvian Farmer Sues RWE over Climate Change-Related Flood Risks
A Peruvian farmer is suing German energy company RWE in a German court for its contribution to climate change, claiming that its historical greenhouse gas emissions are increasing flood risks to his home in Huaraz, Peru; the case could set a significant legal precedent.
Peruvian Farmer Sues RWE over Climate Change-Related Flood Risks
A Peruvian farmer is suing German energy company RWE in a German court for its contribution to climate change, claiming that its historical greenhouse gas emissions are increasing flood risks to his home in Huaraz, Peru; the case could set a significant legal precedent.
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German Court Acknowledges Corporate Climate Responsibility in Case Dismissal
A German court rejected a Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against RWE for climate change-related damages, but the ruling acknowledges the principle of holding large CO2 emitters accountable, potentially influencing future climate litigation globally.
German Court Acknowledges Corporate Climate Responsibility in Case Dismissal
A German court rejected a Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against RWE for climate change-related damages, but the ruling acknowledges the principle of holding large CO2 emitters accountable, potentially influencing future climate litigation globally.
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German Court Acknowledges Corporate Climate Liability, Dismissing Landmark Case
A German court dismissed a Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against RWE for climate change-related damages, but acknowledged the legal principle of corporate liability for climate harms, potentially setting a precedent for future climate litigation.
German Court Acknowledges Corporate Climate Liability, Dismissing Landmark Case
A German court dismissed a Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against RWE for climate change-related damages, but acknowledged the legal principle of corporate liability for climate harms, potentially setting a precedent for future climate litigation.
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Court Rejects Climate Change Lawsuit Against RWE
A Peruvian farmer sued RWE for its contribution to glacial lake outburst floods threatening his home; the court dismissed the case due to the low probability (1%) of flooding within 30 years, but the case highlights the growing trend of climate change litigation.
Court Rejects Climate Change Lawsuit Against RWE
A Peruvian farmer sued RWE for its contribution to glacial lake outburst floods threatening his home; the court dismissed the case due to the low probability (1%) of flooding within 30 years, but the case highlights the growing trend of climate change litigation.
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Supreme Court Rejects Ontario Appeal in Groundbreaking Climate Change Lawsuit
The Supreme Court of Canada's refusal to hear Ontario's appeal against a climate change lawsuit means the case will return to a lower court. Seven young activists argue the province's greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 30 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 violates their Charter rights.
Supreme Court Rejects Ontario Appeal in Groundbreaking Climate Change Lawsuit
The Supreme Court of Canada's refusal to hear Ontario's appeal against a climate change lawsuit means the case will return to a lower court. Seven young activists argue the province's greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 30 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 violates their Charter rights.
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Climate Litigation: A Growing Wave of Legal Challenges
Multiple lawsuits globally are using human rights and other legal frameworks to hold governments and corporations accountable for insufficient climate action and misleading the public, with varying outcomes and significant future implications.
Climate Litigation: A Growing Wave of Legal Challenges
Multiple lawsuits globally are using human rights and other legal frameworks to hold governments and corporations accountable for insufficient climate action and misleading the public, with varying outcomes and significant future implications.
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44% Bias Score
Peruvian Farmer Loses Landmark Climate Case Against RWE
A Peruvian farmer lost his climate lawsuit against RWE, a German energy company, after a German court rejected his claim for compensation for climate-related damages, despite acknowledging RWE's contribution to climate change.
Peruvian Farmer Loses Landmark Climate Case Against RWE
A Peruvian farmer lost his climate lawsuit against RWE, a German energy company, after a German court rejected his claim for compensation for climate-related damages, despite acknowledging RWE's contribution to climate change.
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German Court Dismisses Climate Change Lawsuit, Sets Legal Precedent
A German court dismissed a Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against energy company RWE for glacier melt caused by RWE's CO2 emissions, citing a low flood risk; however, the ruling sets a legal precedent holding major emitters responsible for climate damages under German civil law.
German Court Dismisses Climate Change Lawsuit, Sets Legal Precedent
A German court dismissed a Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against energy company RWE for glacier melt caused by RWE's CO2 emissions, citing a low flood risk; however, the ruling sets a legal precedent holding major emitters responsible for climate damages under German civil law.
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German Court Rejects Climate Change Lawsuit, but Affirms Corporate Liability
A German court rejected a Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against RWE for climate change-related flooding, but affirmed that energy companies can be held liable for climate change damages, setting a precedent for future cases.
German Court Rejects Climate Change Lawsuit, but Affirms Corporate Liability
A German court rejected a Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against RWE for climate change-related flooding, but affirmed that energy companies can be held liable for climate change damages, setting a precedent for future cases.
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German Court to Rule on Landmark Climate Lawsuit Against RWE
Today, the Hamm Higher Regional Court will decide whether RWE, a German energy company, must contribute to protective measures against a potential glacial lake outburst flood threatening the home of Peruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya, who claims RWE's greenhouse gas emissions contribute to the risk...
German Court to Rule on Landmark Climate Lawsuit Against RWE
Today, the Hamm Higher Regional Court will decide whether RWE, a German energy company, must contribute to protective measures against a potential glacial lake outburst flood threatening the home of Peruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya, who claims RWE's greenhouse gas emissions contribute to the risk...
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111 Companies Caused $28 Trillion in Climate Damage
A Dartmouth College study quantifies climate damage caused by 111 companies at $28 trillion since 1991, with Saudi Aramco incurring the highest losses ($2.05 trillion) primarily due to extreme heat resulting from their greenhouse gas emissions.
111 Companies Caused $28 Trillion in Climate Damage
A Dartmouth College study quantifies climate damage caused by 111 companies at $28 trillion since 1991, with Saudi Aramco incurring the highest losses ($2.05 trillion) primarily due to extreme heat resulting from their greenhouse gas emissions.
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Swedish Youth Refile Climate Lawsuit Amidst Concerns Over Insufficient Government Action
Swedish youth activists are refiling a climate lawsuit against their government after an initial dismissal, highlighting concerns over insufficient climate policies and rising emissions, despite a 2045 carbon neutrality goal, mirroring similar successful legal challenges in other European countries.
Swedish Youth Refile Climate Lawsuit Amidst Concerns Over Insufficient Government Action
Swedish youth activists are refiling a climate lawsuit against their government after an initial dismissal, highlighting concerns over insufficient climate policies and rising emissions, despite a 2045 carbon neutrality goal, mirroring similar successful legal challenges in other European countries.
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40% Bias Score
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