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French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight
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A French court ruled that TotalEnergies can be sued for climate damages, expanding legal options for holding oil companies accountable. The decision is significant because it allows cases to proceed on broader grounds than before. Legal experts say the ruling could influence similar corporate climate accountability efforts in the United States and other countries, marking a potential turning point in global climate litigation strategy.