Landmark Verdict Against Shell’s Carbon Output Could ‘Trigger A Wave Of Climate Litigation’ Against Other Big Polluters

Landmark Verdict Against Shell’s Carbon Output Could ‘Trigger A Wave Of Climate Litigation’ Against Other Big Polluters

A Dutch court ruled Wednesday that Shell, one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, is partially responsible for climate change and ordered the Dutch-British firm to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half over the next 10 years, the first ruling of its kind.

Director of Dutch environment organization Milieudefensie Donald Pols cheers after the district ... [+] court ruled that Shell must reduce its emissions by 45 percent by 2030.