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Brazil orders Vale, BHP and Samarco to pay $9.7 bln in damages for dam disaster.

A Brazilian federal judge ruled that miners Vale VALE3.SA and BHP BHP.AX and their joint venture Samarco must pay 47.6 billion reais ($9.67 billion) in damages for a 2015 tailings dam burst.
https://www.reuters.com/business/brazils-justice-sentences-vale-bhp-samarco-pay-97-bln-damage-repair-2024-01-25/


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  • Esther Wanjiku

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    Compensation for crimes against the environment and humanity is indeed not bargain able

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    • Princess

      51 w

      Holding responsible parties accountable is a crucial step toward preventing such incidents in the future.

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      • Saustine Lusanzu

        51 w

        Ecoside law enforcement is must

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        • Princess

          51 w

          Holding responsible parties accountable is crucial for the affected communities and the environment.

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          • Gorffly mokua

            51 w

            @princess_nel_268Absolutely! Holding those responsible accountable is essential in ensuring that affected communities and the environment receive the justice they deserve.

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          • George Kariuki

            51 w

            This is a positive step towards environmental justice and corporate accountability.

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            • Joseph Githinji

              51 w

              This is a great milestone for Brazil courts in the fight against climate change effects, this is such a great precedent.

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              • Saustine Lusanzu

                51 w

                @joseph_githinji yes ecoside law is what we need

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                • Gorffly mokua

                  51 w

                  @joseph_githinji Absolutely great! All courts should work dependently and make environment conscious decisions.

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                • walter lungayi

                  51 w

                  This is a significant step towards holding responsible parties accountable for the environmental and social impact of the dam disaster in Brazil.

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                  • Jane Wangui

                    51 w

                    @walter_lungayi Good job by the judicial sysytem.Everyone must be accountable.

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                    • Gorffly mokua

                      51 w

                      @walter_lungayi Yes,everyone responsible for climate crisis must be held accountable!!

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