CHR to hold inquiry on global warming's impact on human rights

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The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will hold its first public hearing this week on a landmark complaint alleging that several multinational oil and mining firms have violated the human rights of Filipinos by causing global warming that has led to natural disasters.Among those named in the complaint are international oil giants Chevron and BP, as well as miner Tio Tinto, according to petitioner Greenpeace.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/focus/03/22/18/can-philippine-storm-survivors-hold-companies-to-account-for-climate-damage">Can Philippine storm survivors hold companies to account for climate damage?</a></li></ul>The CHR told ANC on Sunday that while the agency cannot impose penalties, the hearings will set as a precedent towards fighting climate change.&quot;We have sent the message that we are here not to establish any financial liability. We are here to establish whether or not human activity, so-called anthropogenic processes are involved in bringing about climate change,&quot; said CHR Commissioner Roberto Cadiz.The first of the series of hearings will be held from March 27th to 28th.

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will hold its first public hearings this week on a landmark complaint alleging that several multinational oil an mining firms have violated the human rights of Filipinos by causing global warming.

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will hold its first public hearings this week on a landmark complaint alleging that several multinational oil an mining firms have violated the human rights of Filipinos by causing global warming.

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CHR to hold inquiry on global warming's impact on human rights

CHR to hold inquiry on global warming's impact on human rights

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Published Mar 25, 2018 12:10 PM PHT

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