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Shell Lawsuits Over Climate Disasters
Shell faces lawsuits in Brazil and Philippines for climate disaster damages.
In brief
Shell faces lawsuits in Brazil and Philippines for climate disaster damages. Shell is sued by NGOs in Brazil and Philippines for climate disaster damages linked to its carbon emissions. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Shell Lawsuits in Brazil
Shell faces lawsuits in Brazil and Philippines for climate disaster damages.
Brazilian Lawsuit Details
Brazilian NGO Instituto Preservar and federal prosecutors filed a lawsuit against Shell’s subsidiary in Brazil seeking US$108 million for 2024 flooding that killed nearly 200 people.
Carbon Emissions Claim
Shell holds 2.02 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and cement-making, more than three times Petrobras’ share.
Attribution Science
An attribution study links Shell’s emissions to a 12 per cent increase in extreme rainfall intensity during 2024 floods in Brazil.
Philippines Lawsuit
In the Philippines, 100 survivors filed a lawsuit against Shell in the UK over Typhoon Rai in 2021 that killed 400 people.
Historic Misinformation
Shell’s internal 1986 report acknowledged fossil fuels’ role in global warming, and the company has a history of climate misinformation.
Legal Strategy
The lawsuits are test cases to determine if companies can be held liable for climate-related damages through attribution science.
Shell’s Response
Shell denied claims of unique knowledge about climate change, stating the suggestion is not true.
Global Impact
If successful, these cases could set a precedent for holding major polluters accountable for climate disasters worldwide.
What it means
Shell is sued by NGOs in Brazil and Philippines for climate disaster damages linked to its carbon emissions.
