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Paris court gives French oil company TotalEnergies 6 months to tighten its climate policies
By Molly Quell, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
A court in Paris ruled on Thursday that energy company TotalEnergies must account for its consumers' greenhouse gas emissions, giving the French oil giant six months to report the environmental risks caused by the consumption of its gas and oil products.The decision, which comes amid a record hea...
Key takeaway It also said it has expanded development of other energy sources and reduced emissions of its operations by 28% since 2015.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The Paris court's ruling on TotalEnergies has implications for Terrell Hills residents who are concerned about the environmental impact of large corporations. As a community within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills is not immune to the effects of climate change, and the decision may influence how local businesses and governments approach their own environmental responsibilities. The fact that the court applied the 2017 duty of vigilance law to climate change for the first time sets a precedent that could be watched closely by environmental groups and policymakers in Texas. While TotalEnergies is a French company, its global reach and operations could have indirect effects on the local economy and environment. Terrell Hills residents may be interested in seeing how this ruling affects the company's operations and whether it leads to increased transparency and accountability in the energy sector. Local environmental initiatives may also draw inspiration from the French court's decision.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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