TotalEnergies Faces Landmark Climate Lawsuit: NGOs and Victims Demand Accountability for 1% of Global Emissions
By: Govind Tekale
By: Govind Tekale
Three NGOs and eight victims from seven countries filed a historic lawsuit against TotalEnergies.
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The lawsuit targets TotalEnergies, its CEO, and major shareholders like BlackRock.
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Accusations include involuntary manslaughter and damage to biodiversity.
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Plaintiffs argue TotalEnergies has known about its climate impact since 1971.
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Eight citizens, affected by climate disasters, joined as "victims or survivors".
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TotalEnergies is blamed for 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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The company’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 is under scrutiny.
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This lawsuit adds to ongoing legal actions against TotalEnergies in France.
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The case demands accountability for prioritizing profits over climate safety.
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