Gas scheme in chancellor’s constituency in High Court challenge
A drilling project in the chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s constituency will be challenged at the High Court tomorrow (Thursday 8 June).
Date set for Balcombe v Gove
Balcombe residents will be at the High Court in London next month for their legal challenge to the government go-ahead for oil testing in their village.
Legal challenges to Cumbrian coal mine go to High Court
Two legal challenges to the government’s decision to allow a controversial new coal mine in Cumbria are to be heard at the High Court.
Cumbrian coal mine company intervenes in Supreme Court challenge over Horse Hill oil production
A landmark legal case on the climate impacts of onshore oil production, to be heard by the Supreme Court in June, could threaten plans for a controversial new coal mine in Cumbria – as well as other fossil fuel developments.
Court rules that campaigners can challenge new oil and gas licences
Campaigners have been granted permission to challenge last year’s decision by the government to issue new oil and gas licences.
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Date set for Dunsfold legal challenge
The legal challenge to drilling for gas near the Surrey village of Dunsfold will go to the High Court in eight weeks.
Government admits climate policies don’t meet emissions targets
UK policies to cut carbon emissions fall short of national and international commitments, the government admitted today.
“Nowhere is safe if Balcombe oil exploration goes ahead”
Residents in the West Sussex village of Balcombe are seeking to set a legal precedent against onshore oil and gas operations across southern England.
Balcombe seeks legal challenge to test of oil well
The village at the centre of anti-fracking protests 10 years ago is taking on the oil industry again.
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