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German court dismisses climate case against BMW and Mercedes

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 14:49 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 14:49 | 1 source | 1 article

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A German court dismissed a lawsuit arguing that BMW and Mercedes were not doing enough to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. The court ruled against the plaintiffs, who sought to hold the automakers accountable for their contribution to global warming. This decision highlights the ongoing legal battles surrounding corporate responsibility for climate change and the challenges in holding companies directly liable for their environmental impact.

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Deutsche Welle 23 mar. 2026, 14:49 (2 hours ago) Excellent

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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