Hurricane survivors in the Philippines file a lawsuit against Shell International
Survivors of Typhoon Ray, which killed more than 400 people in the Philippines in 2021, filed a lawsuit in London against the British oil giant Shell. On the grounds of the company’s failure to bear responsibility for the effects of climate change.
Swiss Radio Lac quoted non-governmental organizations, including Greenpeace. Which supports the plaintiffs, said on Thursday that this lawsuit constitutes a “decisive contribution to the growing global movement.” He added that this measure came in the wake of the German court’s ruling in May, which recognized the global responsibility of electricity production companies for damages associated with gas emissions causing the “phenomenon.” Global warming" Regardless of where it occurred.
The non-governmental organizations confirmed in a statement that this is “a decisive step to hold the oil giant Shell accountable for the deaths, injuries, and destruction caused by this storm.”
They indicated that they filed the lawsuit based on Philippine law, on behalf of 103 survivors demanding compensation for the lives lost, the injuries they sustained, and the homes that were destroyed.
For his part; A Shell spokesman denounced He filed the lawsuit and considered it “a baseless allegation that will not contribute to combating climate change or reducing carbon dioxide emissions.” He added: We at Shell are working to reduce emissions from our operations, and we help our customers reduce their emissions.
The Philippines, which is classified as one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, is exposed to nearly 20 tropical storms or hurricanes every year. Hurricane “Rai” destroyed poor areas of the country in December 2021, killing more than 400 people and displacing hundreds of thousands.
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