The arguments at the centre of a landmark legal challenge to UK onshore oil production have secured a separate historic court win against the Norwegian government.
A major backer of the West Newton oil and gas project in East Yorkshire has fought off another challenge by a group of shareholders.
Opponents of plans to explore for gas near the Surrey village of Dunsfold take their case to the Royal Courts of Justice next week.
Senior Conservatives in East Yorkshire are urging the county council to declare a climate emergency – after defeating two previous calls by their opponents.