A Brazilian court sues Shell over climate-related responsibility for 2024 floods

Updated 2026-10-11 · told from many outlets at once

The Brazilian public prosecutor launched a legal action against Shell's Brazilian subsidiary. The Brazilian public prosecutor launched a lawsuit against Shell, claiming responsibility for climate warming and demanding 108 million dollars in compensation.

The Brazilian public prosecutor launched a legal action against Shell's Brazilian subsidiary, claiming responsibility for climate warming linked to the 2024 floods.
Torrential rains caused historic flooding in southern Brazil, killing at least 200 people.
The prosecution demands compensation of 108 million dollars for environmental and moral damages.

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