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Italian Supreme Court to rule on Greenpeace climate lawsuit against Eni
Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon have appealed to Italy’s Supreme Court to expedite their climate lawsuit against oil giant Eni, arguing a dismissal would hinder future climate litigation in the country.
In short:
- The lawsuit alleges Eni has knowingly contributed to global warming since 1970.
- Plaintiffs argue that Italian courts have jurisdiction to decide on climate cases involving national and international emissions.
- A dismissal could prevent future climate lawsuits in Italy, contrasting with recent European Court of Human Rights rulings.
Key quote:
“The climate crisis fueled by fossil fuel companies is here. We have seen it with soaring temperatures, we see it with extreme weather events.”
— Simona Abbate, Greenpeace Italy
Why this matters:
This case challenges the accountability of fossil fuel companies for climate change and the role of national courts in addressing global environmental issues. The outcome could set a precedent for future climate litigation in Italy and beyond.
Italian oil company ENI faces landmark climate lawsuit
In a groundbreaking case, Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon are suing Eni, alleging its contribution to global warming, amidst revelations of the company's ties to climate deniers.
In short:
- Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon's lawsuit against Eni marks Italy's first climate change legal action, focusing on the company's alleged role in exacerbating global warming.
- The case scrutinizes Eni's connections with climate denial, highlighted by their consultants' ties to fossil fuel interests and climate denial groups.
- Central to the lawsuit is whether Eni knowingly contributed to climate change and violated human rights, with implications for the company's future carbon emission reduction responsibilities.
Key quote:
“Can the report of someone who has often personally embraced and disseminated climate change denialist positions be considered reliable in the context of climate litigation?”
— Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon
Why this matters:
This lawsuit may be pivotal in holding corporations accountable for their impact on climate change, potentially setting a precedent for future environmental litigation.
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