Shell wins appeal against landmark climate ruling to cut emissions

Green activists called the decision a ‘setback’ for the battle against climate action - (Reuters)

A Dutch court has overturned a landmark ruling ordering fossil fuel giant Shell to significantly cut its carbon emissions, in a blow to climate campaigners.

In the original 2021 ruling, hailed as “a monumental victory” for activists, Shell was ordered to cut its carbon emissions by 45 per cent by 2030 – compared to 2019 levels – in line with the Paris climate accords.