Milieudefensie has initiated a new legal challenge against Shell, once again bringing the energy major before the court. The environmental organization alleges that Shell’s ongoing development of new oil and gas fields exacerbates the climate crisis.

For its part, Shell contends that the lawsuit’s premises ignore the fundamental mechanics of how the global energy system works. This latest legal action marks a continued effort by activists to use the courts to influence corporate energy policy. Read the full story at NRC — Tech (subscription).

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