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Environmental enforcement powers: Walker v Chelmsford City Council [2020] EWHC 635 revisited
Dr Dan Jacklin examines the current state of play in Environmental Law after the Walker decision of 2020 - including potential complications and unforeseen consequences.
Nationally significant infrastructure projects, the EIA regime and propriety in decision-making
The High Court recently dismissed an EIA and apparent bias challenge to a development consent order relating to the UK’s largest port. Mark Westmoreland Smith KC and Armin Solimani explain why.
Aarhus cost protection in traffic order challenges
In a recent judgment, the High Court considered the availability of Aarhus Convention costs protection in statutory challenges to the making of traffic orders, and the need for procedural rigour on the part of defendants who wish to contest the issue. Brendan Brett analyses the ruling.
The tale of the snail and the much-delayed rail
Christopher Kerr responds to reports that the Government plans to curtail environmental protections in a bid to speed up infrastructure projects.
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Summary of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: A new era of clean electricity
Steve Gummer and Freddie Farrell summarise the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, covering the steps it takes to increase 'homegrown' energy production.
Understanding Local Nature Recovery Strategies
Rohini Vekaria considers the role of Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS).
Planning powers of local authorities to combat climate change
In this paper Alex Goodman KC considers two cases about the role planning, and specifically local energy efficiency standards, can play in tackling climate change.
The National Adaptation Programme and climate change litigation
A recent challenge to the Government’s climate change adaptation programme failed – yet, it signalled key climate litigation trends. Ryan Kohli explains why.
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