Dutch ruling on Shell - quote from Bas Eickhout MEP
Wednesday, 26 May 2021 15:34
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Today, the Dutch courts have ruled that Shell must meet climate
obligations, in line with the Paris Agreement, and reduce carbon
emissions to -45% net by 2030. The case brought against Shell by
Dutch NGOs could have major ramifications for fossils fuel
companies. Bas Eickhout MEP, Greens/EFA Vice Chair of the European
Parliament's Environment Committee, comments: "This ruling is
really good news for the climate. It increases the pressure on
large polluters and helps us in Europe to...Request free trial
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