What Does Dutch Pollution Ruling Against Shell Mean For Likes Of Sasol + Eskom?

Shell’s been ordered to make huge global carbon emission cuts amid a growing number of such cases being brought around the world.

A court has ruled that Royal Dutch Shell has to cut its global carbon emissions by 45% by the end of 2030, compared to 2019 levels.

The case was brought in the Hague District Court by climate activism groups.

It’s reported that the oil giant is expecting to appeal the ruling as it is already “investing billions of dollars in low-carbon energy”.

Will the ruling set a precedent for other international companies responsible for pollution?

In South Africa, environmental groups are taking government to court over poor air quality in the Mpumalanga highveld.

Major polluters in the area include Eskom and Sasol.

Bruce Whitfield interviews Tracey Davies, Executive Director of non-profit organisation Just Share.

She describes Wednesday’s ruling in The Netherlands as “extraordinary”.

In South Africa, environmental groups are taking government to court over poor air quality in the Mpumalanga highveld.

Major polluters in the area include Eskom and Sasol.

Bruce Whitfield interviews Tracey Davies, Executive Director of non-profit organisation Just Share.

She describes Wednesday’s ruling in The Netherlands as “extraordinary”.