Introduction

Yesterday a court in The Hague ordered oil giant Royal Dutch Shell to reduce its carbon emissions. In a first-of-its kind ruling, Shell was ordered to cut emissions by 45% by 2030, 25% more than their previous 2030 goal.

It’s just one of the latest moves to hold big oil accountable on climate change.

• Plus, Haitian migrants in the U.S. react to renewed deportation protection.
• And, U.S. intelligence is now researching the origins of Covid-19.

Guests: Miami Herald's Jacqueline Charles, and Axios' Andrew Freedman, and Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

Go deeper:

• Dutch court orders Shell to cut its emissions in landmark ruling
• DHS expands Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in U.S.
• Biden asks intelligence community to intensify investigation of COVID origins