Peruvian farmer sues German energy giant

Peruvian farmer Liua accuses Germany’s Rheinland Group (RWE) of exacerbating global warming with its historical carbon emissions, leading to the melting of glaciers and an increased risk of flooding in his hometown, and seeks compensation for the cost of constructing a protective dam (approx. 17,000 euros). The court will need to prove a causal link between RWE’s emissions and the specific climate damage, and a successful case will set a precedent for global climate accountability and push corporations to take responsibility for their emissions.