Drilled The Massive Climate Case that Shell Both Won and Lost, and What It Means for the Future of Global Climate Litigation
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Dec 2, 2024 Jasper Tulling, a strategic advisor at the Climate Litigation Network, and Noah Walker Crawford, a research fellow focused on climate change at the London School of Economics, delve into a significant Dutch court ruling about Shell's emissions. They discuss how the decision affirmed Shell's legal obligation to reduce global emissions, despite media portrayals of a win. The conversation highlights the complexities of corporate accountability and critiques reliance on unproven climate technologies, advocating for immediate action over future solutions.
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Shell's Partial Win
- A Dutch court ruled largely in Shell's favor on an appeal, but it wasn't a complete win.
- The court reaffirmed that Shell must reduce global emissions, impacting its operations and product use.
Groundbreaking Ruling
- The court's affirmation of Shell's emission reduction duty is groundbreaking for climate litigation.
- Though specific reduction targets were overturned, the core obligation remains, setting a strong precedent.
Need for Specific Research
- More sector-specific research is needed to establish precise emission reduction targets for companies.
- Current divergence in scientific data prevents courts from making firm legal determinations.