01/06/21
Oil shale plant halted in Estonia after youth activists’ court case
Construction of a dirty oil shale plant has been halted a court case brought by Estonian youth climate activists.
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26/05/21
Historic victory: judge forces Shell to drastically reduce CO2 emissions
Friends of the Earth wins climate case against Shell For the first time in history, a judge has held a corporation liable for causing dangerous climat …
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04/05/21
EU’s industrial alliances are a new corporate capture
New EU industrial alliances – led by big businesses and backed by the Commission – are set to be announced – but our new analysis finds they are a ‘ne …
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14/04/21
Gas lobbyists set to keep firm grip on EU energy
Gas industry lobbyists are expected to retain a stranglehold on Europe’s energy future, a new analysis of European Commission policy proposals reveals …
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08/02/21
13 years is too long for victims of Shell’s oil spills to wait for justice
Justice has prevailed for the victims of Shell’s oil pollution in Nigeria. But no-one should have to wait 13 years for justice. Better laws are needed …
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04/02/21
Coal company sues Netherlands for €1.4 billion for coal phase out
German energy company RWE is today sparking outrage, after claiming €1.4 billion euros in compensation from the Netherlands for banning the use of coa …
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