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Farmers Sue KEPCO Over Climate Damage to Crops

11/14/2025

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Farmers in South Korea filed a lawsuit against Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) seeking damages for greenhouse gas emissions.
They allege KEPCO's coal reliance contributed to extreme weather damaging crops.
The suit says KEPCO's emissions account for 30% of South Korea's total greenhouse gases.
Experts urge faster adoption of renewable energy to avoid economic slowdown.
Farmer Hwang Seong-yeol cites substantial crop losses from erratic weather.

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Farmers in South Korea filed a lawsuit against Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) seeking damages for greenhouse gas emissions.
They allege KEPCO's coal reliance contributed to extreme weather damaging crops.
The suit says KEPCO's emissions account for 30% of South Korea's total greenhouse gases.
Experts urge faster adoption of renewable energy to avoid economic slowdown.
Farmer Hwang Seong-yeol cites substantial crop losses from erratic weather.