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Shell pollution linked to nearly quarter of global heatwaves, PM urged to act
Original: # UK Shell’s pollution responsible for nearly quarter of global heatwaves PM urged to make fossil fuel giants pay compen
A new claim ties Shell's oil pollution to nearly a quarter of global heatwaves, prompting calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to make fossil fuel companies pay compensation for extreme weather damage. Andy Burnham is associated with the campaign, and climate campaigners are urging the UK government to hold major polluters financially accountable for climate-related losses.
Why now: Fresh research and a political campaign are pressing the UK government to make fossil fuel firms pay for climate damage.
ShellKeir StarmerAndy BurnhamUnited Kingdom
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