Citing Melting Glaciers, Peruvian Farmer Sues German Firm, Tests Global Climate Law
The glaciers in the Andes of northern Peru are at the centre of a landmark global case that will test the legal culpability of corporations over their greenhouse gas emissions and the role these play in climate change.
Peruvian farmer’s climate fight reaches German court
A farmer and mountain guide is suing German energy firm RWE, due to the company’s share of global man-made greenhouse gas emissions.
Explainer-Why is a Peruvian farmer taking Germany’s RWE to court over climate change?
A Peruvian farmer is getting his day in court in a landmark climate case against German energy giant RWE that could shake up how the effects of companies' emissions are litigated. The Higher Regional Court of Hamm will start a hearing on Monday between farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya and RWE.
Peruvian farmer sues German energy firm over melting glaciers
INAIGEMAs global temperatures rise, stunning glaciers in the high mountains of northern Peru are melting. While the government is rushing to set up infrastructure to fend off flooding, one farmer in the city of Huaraz is taking the matter to court.
Peruvian Farmer Takes on German Giant in Groundbreaking Climate Litigation
Saul Luciano Lliuya, a Peruvian farmer, is suing German energy company RWE for its role in climate change affecting the Andean glaciers. He claims their emissions are responsible for rising flood risks near his hometown.
How a Peruvian farmer’s lawsuit is challenging global energy giants over climate damage
The case has taken nearly 10 years to be heard with judges visiting Peru to view the village firsthand. View on euronews
Peruvian farmer heads to Germany for legal battle with RWE
Saul Luciano Lliuya wants one of the world's major polluters to help offset the cost climate change will have on his village. Energy giant RWE has said it doesn't understand why it's being singled out.
Peruvian farmer’s case against German energy giant RWE could reshape global climate accountability
A groundbreaking climate lawsuit is heading to trial in Germany next week, with Peruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya challenging German energy giant RWE.
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Peru farmer confident ahead of German court battle with energy giant
Saul Luciano Lliuya, 44, argues that electricity producer RWE, as one of the world's top emitters of climate-altering ...