Campaigners launch new methane legal action
The campaign group which won a landmark Supreme Court ruling over the climate impact of onshore oil and gas has launched a new legal action over methane emissions from the industry.
Landmark ruling on oil and gas emissions is vulnerable – campaigner warns
The campaigner who won a landmark legal victory at the Supreme Court over the climate impact of burning oil and gas has warned that the judgement is “vulnerable”.
Breaking: Rosebank oilfield decision ruled unlawful
A court in Edinburgh has ruled that the former UK government’s go-ahead for the Rosebank oilfield off Shetland was unlawful.
Shell wins appeal over landmark climate judgement
A landmark ruling requiring Shell to cuts its carbon emissions has been overturned.
Updated: Europa commits to environmental assessment for Burniston drilling
Europa Oil & Gas has promised to carry out a detailed study of the environmental impact of its plans to drill on the North Yorkshire Heritage Coast, despite a ministerial ruling that the assessment is not needed.
No appeal against Cumbria coal mine judgement
The company behind plans to build a new coal mine in Cumbria has not lodged an appeal against last month’s High Court decision to strike down planning permission.
Burniston drilling meeting – key points and reaction
More than 100 people braved torrential rain to attend an information meeting and exhibition about plans for gas exploration at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
Egdon Resource should have disclosed law change on environmental impact – High Court judge
An oil company was chastised by a High Court judge yesterday over relying on out-of-date law on the impact of its proposals.
Balcombe villagers head to appeal court
A judge has granted residents of Balcombe in West Sussex the right to challenge a High Court decision to allow oil exploration in their village.
Breaking: Government’s “inadequate” climate action plan ruled unlawful – again
The High Court has ruled for the second time in less than two years that the government’s plan to meet climate targets is unlawful.
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