Shell prevails in appeal against Dutch court's landmark climate ruling

UK supermajor says better governmental policies are crucial to achieve the global goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions

Milieudefensie's director Donald Pols speaks to the media in The Hague after Dutch judges ruled against an appeal by climate groups who said oil giant Shell was not doing enough to curb its greenhouse gas emissions.
Milieudefensie's director Donald Pols speaks to the media in The Hague after Dutch judges ruled against an appeal by climate groups who said oil giant Shell was not doing enough to curb its greenhouse gas emissions.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 12 November 2024, 09:24Updated 12 November 2024, 11:23
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