
423. El Salvador, ball games and an energy lawsuit
The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann
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Corporate Accountability in Climate Change Litigation
This chapter explores a Peruvian farmer's legal battle against a German energy company for its contribution to climate change, emphasizing the impact on his community. It highlights the rise of climate litigation aimed at holding corporations accountable for environmental harm, juxtaposing this with traditional lawsuits against governments. The discussion also addresses the implications of these legal challenges for the fossil fuel industry and broader societal accountability while considering evolving legal frameworks, such as stricter environmental laws.
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