Peruvian farmer Saul Luciano Ruriya lost a significant climate change lawsuit against RWE, a major European utility company, which he claimed contributed to the melting glaciers threatening his home from a swollen glacial lake. Despite RWE not operating in Peru, Ruriya argued that its emissions were responsible. A German court ruled that RWE was not liable for damages, stating the probability of overflow was low and that climate issues should be addressed by governments, not courts. Ruriya sought $18,000 for levee construction but was unsuccessful. This case reflects a growing trend of climate lawsuits against corporations. Environmental groups view it as a step toward acknowledging liability for carbon emissions within German law.
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