In A Landmark Case, A Dutch Court Orders Shell To Cut Its Carbon Emissions Faster
Thousands of Dutch citizens joined environmental groups to charge the oil giant with endangering lives. The first of its kind decision could pressure other companies to take aggressive climate action.
by Jeff Brady
May 26, 2021
1 minute
Climate change activists have won a big legal victory against oil giant Royal Dutch Shell. A Dutch court ruled Wednesday that the company must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030, based on 2019 levels.
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