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November 30, 2025Journal of European Tort LawOpen Access

Climate Liability after Lliuya v RWE : Causation and Duty Demystified

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Analysis reveals causation challenges are surmountable in climate liability cases, suggesting accountability for greenhouse gas emissions.

Key Points

  • Plaintiffs can succeed in litigation regarding climate hazards, as causation is no longer an insurmountable hurdle.
  • The principle of several liability applies, holding greenhouse gas emitters accountable for their contribution to climate-related harm.
  • Analysis of Lliuya v RWE illustrates that tort law can effectively address climate change accountability.
  • Finding clear connections between duty of care and climate liability supports equitable legal action against major emitters.

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Jan-Erik Schirmer (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692b9d8d1d383f2b2a379b2ahttps://doi.org/10.1515/jetl-2025-0015
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