Antonio Tricarico, director of ReCommon, faces defamation investigation after challenging Eni, Italy's largest oil company. Eni has intensified campaigns against critics, including filing six defamation lawsuits targeting journalists and NGOs since 2019. The company has initiated legal actions against major entities like Rai and Greenpeace, seeking significant damages. Judges have ruled against Eni in some cases. Despite its status as a major polluter, Eni plans to boost production by 3-4% yearly, contrasting against recommendations for a fossil fuel reduction.
Eni has initiated legal proceedings against critics including the Italian public broadcaster Rai, Greenpeace and multiple newspapers.
Tricarico stated, 'There is intimidation against myself, for sure, which is not nice and is impacting daily work.'
Environment groups say Eni is engaging in a campaign to stifle critics, having filed at least six defamation lawsuits against journalists and NGOs since January 2019.
Eni plans to increase its underlying production by 3-4% a year, despite calls for reductions in fossil fuel use.
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