Energy multinationals challenged by the growth of human rights

The recent ruling in a Dutch court that Shell must curb its CO2 emissions is the latest in a series of legal moves bringing human rights concerns to bear on energy activities. This trend will have profound consequences for energy developments and for meeting climate goals.

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The recent ruling in a Dutch court that Shell must curb its CO2 emissions is part of a trend bringing human rights concerns into the realm of energy activities. This trend will have profound consequences for energy developments and meeting climate goals.