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French oil giant Total sued for ‘climate inaction’

French oil group Total is responsible for 1% of the world’s CO2 emissions and failing to respect its so-called ‘corporate duty of vigilance’ say activists.

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29 January 2020 à 11h40

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French oil group Total is responsible for 1% of the world’s CO2 emissions and failing to respect its so-called ‘corporate duty of vigilance’, according to a group of plaintiffs representing 14 local authorities and four NGOs who are bringing a case against the giant, reports EURACTIV France.

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