Shell Faces Lawsuits Over Climate Disaster Costs in PH, Brazil
British energy giant Shell is facing lawsuits seeking compensation for damages from extreme weather events, including a typhoon in the Philippines and flooding in Brazil. This marks a growing trend to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the costs of climate-related disasters.
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