Part of the Liability for Climate Change Damage (Make the Polluters Pay) Bill 2021 provides that fossil fuel companies are liable for climate change damage in proportion to their greenhouse gas emissions. Meaning they are open to legal action for damage deemed caused by climate change.
Should the bill pass, it has has far-reaching implications for big polluters. Could they argue that they’ve adhered to requirements relating to their pollution? Alex speaks with 2CC’s Stephen Cenatiempo to explore the bill further.