Peruvian Farmer's Climate Lawsuit Against German Energy Giant RWE Reaches Court

A Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against German energy giant RWE, alleging the company's emissions contributed to the melting of Andean glaciers and increased flood risk to his town, has reached a key hearing at the Higher Regional Court of Hamm on Monday, March 13. Saul Luciano Lliuya is seeking approximately 21,000 euros from RWE to contribute to a flood defense project, arguing the company is responsible for nearly 0.5% of global man-made greenhouse gas emissions since the industrial revolution. RWE contends that a single emitter cannot be held liable for global warming. The court's decision could set a precedent for holding companies accountable for climate change.