Survivors of Philippines 'Super Typhoon' Sue Shell Over Climate Impacts
London: More than 100 survivors of Typhoon Odette, also known as Typhoon Rai, have filed a landmark lawsuit against Shell in the UK's Royal Court of Justice, claiming the oil giant's actions contributed to climate change, intensifying the devastating storm.
The typhoon, which struck the Philippines in December 2021, killed over 1,500 people, injured many more, and destroyed 1.4 million homes, affecting 8 million people. Shell is accused of knowing about climate change risks since the 1960s but tripling emissions between 1965 and 2021.
The 103 survivors argue Shell's emissions significantly contributed to anthropogenic climate change, worsening the typhoon's impact. They seek damages for losses and relief for violating their constitutional right to a balanced ecology.
The case is part of a growing global effort to hold major corporations accountable for climate-related harm, particularly in vulnerable countries. Shell responded, calling the claim "baseless" and stating it won't help address climate change or cut emissions, adding that the idea Shell had exclusive knowledge about climate change is "simply not true".
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