A Dutch appeals court has overturned a landmark ruling that ordered energy company Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. The court stated that 'protection against dangerous climate change is a human right.' This decision was a setback for environmental groups, including Friends of the Earth, who had celebrated the original ruling as a win for the climate. The ruling can be appealed to the Dutch Supreme Court.
Despite this ruling, the case has sparked discussions about the responsibility of major polluters in combating climate change. The court's decision comes as a 12-day U.N. climate conference is underway in Azerbaijan, focusing on funding emissions reduction and climate adaptation.
