In a significant ruling, Shell has successfully overturned a previous court order requiring the company to cut its carbon emissions by 45%. The Dutch appeals court stated it could not determine a specific reduction benchmark, despite acknowledging Shell’s responsibility to limit emissions. Friends of the Earth, which led the initial lawsuit with thousands of citizens, labeled the decision a major setback but is considering an appeal to the Supreme Court. This case has broad implications for corporate accountability in climate action as environmental groups worldwide seek to enforce compliance with climate agreements.

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