Professor of Environmental Law, University of Stirling
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Shell’s legal victory is disappointing – but this is not the end for corporate climate litigation
While the ruling on Shell’s appeal might undermine other lawsuits asking courts to set company-specific emission reduction targets, the affirmation by the appeals court of a general obligation for companies to reduce emissions offers plenty of room for further litigation against companies.
November 18, 2024