German Court Rejects Climate Lawsuit Against BMW and Mercedes

The German environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has failed in its climate lawsuit against BMW and Mercedes-Benz at the Federal Court of Justice, which sought to compel the automakers to cease selling climate-damaging internal combustion engines by 2030. Environmental campaigners argued that continuing to release high amounts of CO2 could infringe on the rights of younger generations.

23 Mar, 12:53 — 23 Mar, 12:53

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German court rejects climate case against BMW, Mercedes

Environmental campaigners wanted to stop the companies from selling combustion engine cars after 2030. They argued that continuing to release high amounts of CO2 could infringe on the rights of younger generations.

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Streit um Verbrenner: Umwelthilfe scheitert vor dem BGH mit Klimaklage gegen BMW und Mercedes

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Umwelthilfe scheitert mit Klimaklage gegen BMW und Mercedes

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German Court Rejects Climate Lawsuit Against BMW and Mercedes

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German court rejects climate case against BMW, Mercedes

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Streit um Verbrenner: Umwelthilfe scheitert vor dem BGH mit Klimaklage gegen BMW und Mercedes

Umwelthilfe scheitert mit Klimaklage gegen BMW und Mercedes

German court rejects climate case against BMW, Mercedes

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