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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
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Melissa Chemam

France's TotalEnergies in court again over fossil fuel projects

Environmental activists protest against TotalEnergies ahead of its annual shareholders meeting in Paris, France, May 26, 2023. © REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

An historic lawsuit opened on Wednesday in Paris against the French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies. In a trial that may last over a year, a coalition of NGOs – joined by the cities of New York and Paris – is seeking a court order forcing the company to suspend new hydrocarbon projects worldwide.

The measure is aimed at obliging TotalEnergies to bring its business strategy in line with the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.

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