Activists Sue Shell to Halt New Oil and Gas Projects
#ClimateLitigation #ShellShell faces a new Dutch lawsuit demanding it halt new oil and gas investments. Activists argue this is necessary to combat climate change, while Shell calls the case unreasonable, citing global energy needs. The legal battle builds on prior climate rulings. read more
Trumps Climate Reversal Backfires on Oil Industry
#ClimateLitigation #EnvironmentalPolicyTrump's EPA repealed a key climate rule, potentially removing a legal shield for oil companies. This could expose the industry to more state lawsuits and climate superfund laws, ironically increasing its legal vulnerability despite the rollback's initial pro-industry intent. read more
Supreme Court to Rule on Climate Suits Against Big Oil
#SupremeCourt #ClimateLitigationThe Supreme Court will hear oil companies' appeal to block state lawsuits seeking billions for climate damages. The cases allege deception about fossil fuels' role. The Trump administration supports the industry, arguing emissions are a federal issue. read more
Michigan Sues Big Oil for Clean Energy Suppression
#ClimateLitigation #BigOilMichigan sues BP, Shell, Chevron, Exxon, and the API, alleging they acted as a cartel to suppress renewable energy and electric vehicles, driving up energy costs and worsening the climate crisis through decades of collusion and disinformation. read more
Peruvian Farmer Takes German Energy Giant to Trial over Climate
#ClimateLitigation #GlobalWarmingPeruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya's groundbreaking climate lawsuit against RWE, a German energy giant, is set to go to trial. The case could set a precedent in holding major polluters accountable for climate change, with potential financial repercussions for the fossil fuel industry. read more
Advocacy Groups Warn of Fossil Fuel Immunity Threat to Climate
#FossilFuels #ClimateLitigationThe CHS oil refinery in Kansas is seen against the sunset. Nearly 200 groups urge Congress to resist fossil fuel immunity efforts to protect climate litigation. Fossil fuel lobbyists fear future accountability lawsuits and seek full immunity, similar to firearms industry. Climate advocacy groups are wary of industry influence and legal challenges. read more
#ClimateJustice #ClimateLitigation
Swiss women from the Senior Women for Climate Protection group win a significant climate victory at the European Court of Human Rights, arguing that the Swiss government's inaction on climate change endangered their lives during heatwaves. read more