<p>THE HAGUE, Netherlands &mdash; A Dutch court has ordered Royal Dutch Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels in a landmark case brought by climate activist groups.</p>
<p>The ruling Wednesday by The Hague District Court could set a precedent for similar cases against polluting multinationals around the world.</p>
<p>The court ruled that the Anglo-Dutch energy giant has a duty of care to reduce emissions and that its current reduction plans are not concrete enough.</p>
<p>Shell can appeal the ruling.</p>