A Dutch appeals court overturned a ruling requiring Shell to cut carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, stating climate change protection is a human right.
This ruling marks a defeat for Friends of the Earth and climate activists, but it highlights continuous legal battles for accountability among major polluters.
Donald Pols, director of Friends of the Earth in the Netherlands, emphasized that the case has stimulated debate on the responsibilities of major polluters like Shell.
Shell's appeal victory coincides with ongoing U.N. climate discussions, which aim to raise funds for addressing and adapting to climate-change-induced weather extremes.
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