Ministers ‘misled’ on environmental impact of new power plant, campaigners claim
Ministers have been “misled” over the environmental impact of a proposed new gas-fired power station in Aberdeenshire, environmentalists have claimed.
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Supreme Court overturns oil well approval in landmark downstream emissions case
The Supreme Court's decision in the Finch case could have implications for North Sea oil and gas firms including Shell and Equinor.
High Court rules UK climate action plan unlawful, again
The High Court has ruled the UK government's climate action plan is unlawful for the second time in a case brought by environmental groups.
Islandmagee gas storage project can proceed, court rules
Developers of a major gas storage project in Northern Ireland have claimed victory after a judicial review rules in favour of the scheme.
Friends of the Earth lose appeal on Mozambique LNG
FoE has said the Mozambique LNG project may produce 4.5 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases. It complained the UK government had failed to evaluate or calculate these.
Campaigners launch trio of legal challenges to derail North Sea licensing round
A coalition of campaign groups have vowed to mount three separate legal challenges to the UK government in a bid to stop the award of new North Sea oil and gas licences.
UK court rakes over government support for Mozambique LNG
The Court of Appeal will today hear a legal challenge over the Mozambique LNG project, from Friends of the Earth (FoE).
British Cycling accused of ‘greenwashing’ after announcing Shell partnership
British Cycling has faced criticism from environmental groups after announcing an eight-year partnership with energy company Shell UK (LON: SHEL).
Campaigners call on government to block job-creating Aberdeenshire low carbon project
Environmental activists have called on Holyrood to knock back plans for a new low carbon power station, earmarked for Aberdeenshire.
EU faces legal challenge over gas import plans
The European Union is facing legal challenges to its plan to support gas import projects, with accusations that this breaks climate and energy laws.
Challenging policy on climate change grounds
In a recent judicial review decision, two judges in an English court considered an application by Friends of the Earth (FoE) to quash UK Export Finance’s (UKEF) decision to provide export finance to the Mozambique LNG Project.
Friends of the Earth vows to continue fight against UKEF on Mozambique LNG
A legal challenge by Friends of the Earth (FoE) to Mozambique LNG has split opinions among High Court judges.
MPs slammed for voting down plans for offshore training passport
Politicians have been accused of letting down offshore workers after plans for a training passport were voted down in Westminster.
MPs urged to back offshore passport for just transition
Environmental campaigners and trade unions have called for MPs to back the creation of an offshore training scheme to help workers move between the oil and gas and renewables sectors more easily.
High Court challenge to Mozambique LNG funding begins
A case has begun this morning in the High Court as Friends of the Earth (FoE) challenges the UK government’s support for Mozambique LNG.
Boris Johnson urged to block oil project he hasn’t heard of by 80,000 people
A letter signed by 80,000 people calling for the Prime Minister to block an oil project he claimed to have no knowledge of was dropped off at 10 Downing Street today by campaigners.
FoE wins review on UKEF’s Mozambique LNG support
The UK government will face questions in court over the legality of its support for Mozambique LNG, following a win for Friends of the Earth (FoE).
FoE seeks review of UK support for Mozambique LNG
The High Court will hear an application from Friends of the Earth (FoE) today to review the UK government’s support of the Mozambique LNG scheme.
FoE pursues UK over Mozambique LNG funding
Friends of the Earth (FoE) is asking for an oral hearing at the High Court in its bid to reverse the UK’s support for the Mozambique LNG project.