A Dutch appeals court has overturned a landmark 2021 ruling that mandated oil giant Shell to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030. Climate advocacy groups, including ‘Notre Affaire à tous,’ expressed disappointment, emphasizing that the initial ruling had highlighted corporate responsibility in climate change. The court’s latest decision, while nullifying the previous judgment, acknowledges the significant role companies like Shell play in climate issues and suggests that state regulators share responsibility. Activists point to new European corporate liability directives and upcoming global regulations as vital for future accountability.

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