Shell, Friends of the Earth each say European climate ruling backs their view in Dutch case
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Shell argues that a recent European climate ruling against the Swiss government supports their appeal against a Dutch climate ruling, stating that states, not courts, should set rules on emissions reductions. Friends of the Earth Netherlands, on the other hand, argues the opposite. Shell's lawyer claims that the European Court of Human Rights ruling in the Swiss case does not change the Dutch one, but confirms that emissions are a matter of state responsibility. Friends of the Earth Netherlands argues that the European ruling supports their side, stating that climate change is a human rights issue and that courts have a role in ensuring companies respect human rights. In 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, including emissions caused by the buyers and users of its products worldwide.

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https://kdal610.com/2024/04/12/shell-friends-of-the-earth-each-say-european-climate-ruling-backs-their-view-in-dutch-case/