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).
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.
Pictures: Campaigners gather outside Supreme Court for landmark legal challenge
Opponents of oil production at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey gathered outside the Supreme Court this morning for the start of a legal challenge that will have major implications for new fossil fuel projects.
Why does landmark challenge on Horse Hill oil matter?
A pivotal legal challenge that will have major implications for new fossil fuel projects in the UK opens at the Supreme Court in London this morning.
No damages for fracking industry over reinstatement of moratorium, despite threat of “mammoth legal challenge”
Government departments paid no compensation to UK shale gas companies over the restoration of the fracking moratorium, even though the industry warned of a multi-million pound court action.
Key facts on landmark legal challenge over climate impact of oil extraction
A landmark legal challenge that will shape future decisions on fossil fuel developments comes to the UK’s highest court next week.
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).
Summer 2023 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in summer 2023 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
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.
Residents get go-ahead for court challenge to Balcombe oil test
Opponents of plans to test an oil well at the West Sussex village of Balcombe have got permission to bring a legal challenge.
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