US EditionGerman Court Rules Against Peruvian Farmer in Landmark Climate Lawsuit Against RWE
- Lliuya claimed that RWE's emissions contributed nearly 0.5% of global man-made emissions since the industrial revolution, asserting they should pay a share of flood defense costs.
- RWE, a German energy company, was accused by Lliuya of increasing flood risks due to its historical greenhouse gas emissions.
- Despite the ruling, experts noted that the case could set a significant precedent for holding major polluters accountable for their climate impact.
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Peruvian farmer loses landmark climate case against German energy giant
A Peruvian farmer has lost a decade-long legal climate case against Germany energy giant RWE. Saúl Luciano Lliuya claimed the company's emissions had contributed to glacial melt threatening his Andean hometown.
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