Balcombe oil test challenge refused
Balcombe residents have failed in their legal challenge against testing at the oil site in their village.
Scottish government admits climate law breach
The Scottish government has accepted it breached climate commitments and has pledged to start “urgent work” on a remedy.
Horse Hill legal challenge delays court date for Cumbrian coal mine case
The landmark legal case over oil production at Horse Hill in Surrey has led to the postponement of the court challenge to a new coal mine in Cumbria.
The fight goes on – Surrey villagers continue their challenge against government over gas drilling
A Surrey community group is refusing to give up its legal challenge over government backing for gas drilling near the village of Dunsfold.
Court blocks plans for Ineos Project One plastics development
Plans by the petrochemicals company, Ineos, for a 3 billion euro ethane cracker in the Belgian Port of Antwerp are on hold after a court judgement.
Council considers appeal over Dunsfold gas drilling decision
Waverley Borough Council said today it was taking legal advice and considering an appeal following the dismissal of its court challenge over gas drilling near Dunsfold.
Breaking: Legal challenge fails to block Dunsfold gas drilling
Drilling for gas near the Surrey village of Dunsfold got the go ahead from a High Court judge this morning (Thursday 20 July 2023).
Residents challenge minister over oil testing in Balcombe
The West Sussex village that saw a summer of anti-fracking protests 10 years ago has taken the government to court over oil testing.
Government faces second legal challenge over ‘unlawful’ climate plans
Three environmental organisations are seeking to take the government to court over its climate plans for the second time.
New watchdog’s first legal challenge opposes government over counting carbon
The government’s new environmental watchdog has been on the opposite side of the legal argument from a minister in its first court case.
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