Can a fossil fuel company be held accountable for the damages caused by its operational model?
A pivotal climate case in Germany is set to be resolved later this month. This legal battle began a decade ago when Peruvian farmer Saul Luciano Ruria initiated a lawsuit against the German energy company RWE.
For the court, it is largely irrelevant whether Ruria’s case advances further; what’s crucial is the legal significance of RWE’s role in increasing flood risks.
Source: www.newscientist.com
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