Citing Melting Glaciers, Peruvian Farmer Sues German Firm, Tests Global Climate Law
The glaciers in the Andes of northern Peru are at the centre of a landmark global case that will test the legal culpability of corporations over their greenhouse gas emissions and the role these play in climate change.
Peruvian farmer sues German energy firm over melting glaciers
INAIGEMAs global temperatures rise, stunning glaciers in the high mountains of northern Peru are melting. While the government is rushing to set up infrastructure to fend off flooding, one farmer in the city of Huaraz is taking the matter to court.
Peruvian Farmer Takes on German Giant in Groundbreaking Climate Litigation
Saul Luciano Lliuya, a Peruvian farmer, is suing German energy company RWE for its role in climate change affecting the Andean glaciers. He claims their emissions are responsible for rising flood risks near his hometown.
Explainer-Why is a Peruvian farmer taking Germany’s RWE to court over climate change?
A Peruvian farmer is getting his day in court in a landmark climate case against German energy giant RWE that could shake up how the effects of companies' emissions are litigated. The Higher Regional Court of Hamm will start a hearing on Monday between farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya and RWE.
Peruvian farmer’s case against German energy giant RWE could reshape global climate accountability
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — As a crucial climate lawsuit heads to trial in Germany next week, experts say the case brought by Peruvian farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya against German energy giant RWE ...
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Glacial Justice: Peruvian Farmer Fights for Accountability in Global Warming
A groundbreaking legal case in Germany involves Peruvian farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya suing energy firm RWE over ...
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Better call Saul: Can climate lawsuits slow global warming?
A Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against German firm is part of mounting legal challenges against energy giants over climate ...