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Citizens’ Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant v. Kobe Steel Ltd., et al.

Filing Date: 2018
Reporter Info: N/A
Status: Pending
Case Categories:
  • Suits against corporations, individuals
    • Corporations
      • GHG emissions reduction
Jurisdictions:
  • Japan
    • Kobe District Court
Principal Laws:
  • Japan
    • Human Rights
Summary:

On September 14, 2018, thirty-one families filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction to prevent the construction and operation of two units at a coal-fired plant in Kobe, Japan. The plaintiffs are represented by the Citizens' Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant and named Kobe Steel Ltd., Kobelco Power Kobe No. 2 Inc. and Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. as defendants. According to the plaintiffs, the new units would have a total output of 1,300 megawatts, and emit 0.6% of the nation's carbon dioxide emissions from energy. They assert that the construction and operation of the new coal-fired units would violate the right to clean air and a healthy and clean environment and right to enjoy a stable climate; conflict with Japan's 2030 and 2050 climate targets; and pollute in residential areas where air quality standards are already being violated.

At Issue: Families sought to prevent construction of new coal-fired units.
Case Documents:
Filing Date Type File Summary
09/14/2018 Complaint Download Complaint in Japanese
09/15/2018 Complaint Download Summary of the complaint in English.

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