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Brazilian Prosecutors Sue Shell Subsidiary Over 2024 Floods

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Brazilian prosecutors filed a lawsuit against a subsidiary of Shell on October 10, 2026, seeking approximately US$108 million in compensation for the 2024 floods in Rio Grande do Sul state. The claim attributes Shell's liability to its contribution to global warming, estimating that the company accounts for about two percent of historical global greenhouse gas emissions. The civil proceedings were brought by the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office alongside Instituto Preservar.

From thejakartapost.com, royaldutchshellplc.com

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The lawsuit could set a legal precedent regarding whether an oil multinational can be required to compensate victims of a climate-related disaster. The case tests the argument that companies should bear a proportionate share of damage caused by extreme weather events based on their historical emissions.

From thejakartapost.com, royaldutchshellplc.com

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  • ShellThe British multinational oil and gas company being sued by Brazilian prosecutors.

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