A German court ruled against a Peruvian farmer Wednesday in a landmark case that claimed global warming fueled by energy company RWE ‘s historical greenhouse gas emissions put his home at risk.
Farmer and mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya said glaciers above his hometown of Huaraz are melting, increasing the risk of catastrophic flooding.
RWE, which has never operated in Peru, denied legal responsibility, arguing that climate change is a global issue caused by many contributors.
Experts said the case had the potential to set a significant precedent in the fight to hold major polluters