Peruvian farmer goes head to head with German energy giant in climate test case

Peruvian farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya is suing German energy giant RWE over the threat to his home from a mountain lake overflowing with glacier meltwater. Lliuya is using a German property law to seek compensation for the cost of building a dyke to protect his home and the city of Huaraz. This landmark climate lawsuit is the first of nearly 50 similar cases around the world and could set a legal precedent for holding companies accountable for their role in climate change. RWE denies legal responsibility, arguing that climate change is a global issue that should be addressed through government policy, not in court.

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