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English Court of Appeal Dismisses Application for Judicial Review on Carbon Capture Project at Net Zero Teesside

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In welcome news for developers and stakeholders in new carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and fossil-fueled energy transition projects, on 22 May 2025, England’s Court of Appeal dismissed an application for...more

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English High Court applies Supreme Court decision in Finch: UK fossil fuel projects must be assessed for future climate impact

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Last month, the High Court ruled that planning permission previously granted for a coal mine in West Cumbria was unlawful (Friends of the Earth v West Cumbria Mining [2024] EWHC 2349 (Admin) ("West Cumbria Mining")). West...more

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What Does a New UK Government Mean for Climate Change?

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On July 4, 2024, the UK general election took place, and the Labour Party won with a significant majority. After 14 years of Conservative Party rule, a number of changes are now expected in respect of the UK's position on...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

UK Supreme Court Requires EIAs to Consider Likely Direct and Indirect Environmental Effects on Climate if Readily Quantifiable

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Finch v. Surrey calls for assessment of all likely direct and indirect environmental effects in EIAs, including certain Scope 3 emissions if a reasonable estimate is feasible. On 20 June 2024, the UK Supreme Court (the...more

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