French NGOs and local authorities take court action against Total
by Angelique Chrisafis in Paris from Environment | The Guardian on (#4YFHS)
Groups claim that the oil giant has not done enough to tackle climate change
An alliance of 14 French local authorities and several NGOs will take unprecedented court action this week against the French oil firm Total to try to force the firm to drastically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
It is the first climate change litigation against a private company in France. Campaigners want the court to ensure Total does more to curb its emissions.
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