German court dismisses climate case against RWE

A German court dismissed a Peruvian farmer's case against RWE, an energy giant, seeking damages for flood risk from melting glaciers, citing insufficient damage to his property. Despite the dismissal, the court established a legal precedent by ruling that companies can be held liable for their emissions' impacts.

May 28, 2025 - 18:44
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German court dismisses climate case against RWE
A German court dismissed a Peruvian farmer's case against RWE, an energy giant, seeking damages for flood risk from melting glaciers, citing insufficient damage to his property. Despite the dismissal, the court established a legal precedent by ruling that companies can be held liable for their emissions' impacts.

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