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How one council programmed wind and solar power into its local plan
Very few of England’s planning authorities have worked renewable energy into their local plans, and setting out to do so is not a simple task. But that has not stopped Stroud District Council, writes James Fair
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When net zero and nature collide: How offshore wind is causing trouble onshore
Proposals to upgrade power cables through protected sites in Kent and Suffolk have stirred up concerns with local environmental groups. But with National Grid and offshore wind developers under pressure to meet decarbonisation targets and keep costs down, the balance will be tricky to find, reports Catherine Early
The legal arguments that could torpedo the Cumbria coal mine
Earlier this month, two campaign groups filed legal challenges against the government’s decision to approve plans for a controversial new coal mine in Cumbria. Isabella Kaminski examines where the legal battle lines are likely to be drawn
Is tidal energy bad for nature?
With energy security a political priority, tidal energy is back on the agenda, but will it be able to mitigate its impacts on nature to become a viable proposition? asks Catherine Early
The lobbies, the economics, the environmental impact: UK oil and gas industry briefing
The oil and gas industry takes centre stage in debates about the future of UK energy and the path to net zero. But who exactly are the major firms, how and who do they lobby, what is their economic, ecological, and climatic impact, and what is the future of these fossil fuels? Thomas Perrett unpacks the industry in the first of a new ENDS series
How the government can fix its unlawful Net Zero Strategy
The UK’s Net Zero Strategy is unlawful because it does not set out how decarbonisation would be achieved, a judge has ruled, so what must the government do to satisfy the court and its own advisers? asks James Fair
‘A moment of accountability’: The biggest talking points at COP27
Government officials, campaign groups and businesses are preparing for this week's round of climate talks, but what will be on the table? Catherine Early takes a look
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Why directors can be personally held to account for environmental harm caused by their companies
The separate legal status of one company director’s waste firm was not enough to prevent him being personally punished in the Court of Appeal for his business’ lack of environmental compliance, and senior managers across the country should take note, writes Simon Tilling
Legal comment: Why EU nature conservation laws have survived Brexit - for now
The Court has ruled that despite Brexit, certain parts of the EU-derived Habitats Directive remain enforceable by domestic courts, and has ordered the Environment Agency to prepare a plan for complying with the Directive in respect of the Broads Special Area of Conservation. However, the claimants’ victory may prove short-lived, writes Angus Evers
Legal comment: Why a quashed appeal for wind farm planning permission will bring uncertainty for developers
The court’s decision to uphold a ruling which refused planning permission for an offshore wind farm due to its impact on the landscape is likely to cause uncertainty for developers, as achievement of energy targets is not given decisive weight under the current Scottish planning system, writes Laura Tainsh
Legal comment: The practicalities of cases where property rights meet environmental regulations
When a minerals supplier took Natural England to the High Court this year the case produced some particularly practical advice for lawyers. Nina Pindham of No.5 Barrister’s Chambers explains
Legal comment: Nutrient neutrality in the courts - the limits of precaution
A judge’s dismissal of a legal challenge against Natural England’s nutrient neutrality advice is an important restatement of the reluctance of the courts to intervene in technical cases, writes Ned Westaway
Legal comment: Why the courts will not intervene when it comes to a water company’s duty to invest in sewage infrastructure
In June, judges rejected a private claim against a water company for illegal sewage discharges, reasoning that statutory oversight created by Parliament ousted the role of the court when ruling on cases where the only solution was capital investment in England’s sewerage infrastructure. The case shows why the courts will not step into this controversial fray, writes Simon Tilling
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Chemicals lobby hails EU climate roadmap as step in right direction
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Food contact materials revision set for lengthy delay
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Denmark leads the way in reducing reliance on fossil fuels
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Agenda: The key green discussions and events to look out for next week
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Scientists in row over sustainability credentials of continued biomass use
From ENDS Waste & Bioenergy
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ELWA starts tender process for ‘entire waste stream’
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Veolia reveals biogas-production turns waterworks into a net exporter of power
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Landfill’s permit partially suspended over ‘offensive’ odours
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NESS EfW build still faces ‘significant risk’ to construction timeline
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FCC applies for Tees Valley EfW plant’s permit