Posted on 01/28/2020 6:12:14 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
A French climate alliance of charity groups and local authorities launched an unprecedented legal action Tuesday against Total, hoping to make the French energy company drastically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Activists from the non-governmental organizations and over a dozen local governments say it’s the first time a French multinational has been taken to court over the fight against climate change. They want Total, one of France’s top companies, to be more vigilant about the environment and align itself to the goals of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement in fighting climate change.
This climate alliance accused Total of failing to include any reference to climate change in its vigilance plans of the last two years, “despite its legal obligation to take measures to prevent human rights and environmental violations.”
Cecilia Rinaudo, spokesperson for the group An Issue For Us All said “this is the first time a French private company will be taken to court and have to answer question about the politics of climate. It must be held accountable and be vigilant about the climate in its ambitions.”
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Wait till they weaponize the UN and then look out.
I’m sure the GOP-e will stop them /LOL
Their suing a breakfast cereal?...............
Jawohl! Sieg Heil!
I wonder if good ol' Buc-Wheats was targeted like this back in the day. Product 19 is barely hanging on, a shadow of its former self.
If I’m running an energy company and some eco-weenie sues me to reduce green house emissions, the first thing I do is terminate gas & electric service to their homes and offices.
Back in my younger days I went thru a ‘health nut’ stage and ate these things......I’m 65 now and eat whatever ......
Oh jeez, this sounds familiar. I hope they only go as far as lopping off heads and not try to push another metric system upon the world.
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