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Why a court decision to slash an ‘unreasonable’ EA fine has implications for all regulated industry
With unlimited Variable Monetary Penalties for environmental permitting offences coming into force in December, a decision this month to reduce an ‘unreasonable’ penalty imposed by the Environment Agency shows that the body’s decision-making is not beyond challenge, writes Simon Tilling
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Are government consultations worth the paper they are written on?
Recent years have seen several environmental consultation responses delayed, and in the case of waste, expert and industry knowledge seemingly ignored when policies finally emerge. Considering the time professionals spend responding to consultations, David Burrows asks what’s the point in them?
Who is the new DEFRA secretary Steve Barclay? 7 things you need to know
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The former health secretary has landed in DEFRA, but who is he, what are his green credentials, and what interesting links might he have to the water industry?
The Land Use Framework: What can you expect from it?
The Land Use Framework is expected to be out in December. Here’s what you need to know…
To burn or not to burn? What the science says on grouse moor heather burning
To some, heather burning on grouse moors amounts to environmental vandalism, to others, it is a necessary measure needed to prevent wildfires. James Fair takes a look at what the science actually says - and who’s paying for it
Is it time the Environment Agency stopped trusting potential polluters to own up?
The water industry has become synonymous with pollution, thanks to the widespread dumping of sewage. Against this backdrop, the wisdom – or otherwise – of allowing commercial companies to police themselves is coming under increasing scrutiny. Jonathan Owen reports
What will Labour’s plan to ‘rebuild Britain’ cost the environment?
How do Labour’s plans to 'bulldoze' the planning system and build 1.5 million homes in five years marry with its stated ‘red lines’ on protecting nature? Tess Colley reports back from the Labour Party conference
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Why a court dismissed claims that DEFRA’s sewage spill reduction plan was unlawful
The High Court rejected applications for judicial review by two NGOs, but the case is unlikely to be the last on the subject, writes Angus Evers
Why a judicial review of sea fishing licences underlines the weight being given to environmental conservation
A ruling that the Scottish government had failed to act in accordance with Scotland’s National Marine Plan when varying fishing licences demonstrates the weight being given to environmental conservation by the courts, writes Laura Tainsh
The (legal) lessons to be drawn from the failed High Court ULEZ challenge
Few judicial review outcomes have been as hotly anticipated this year as that brought against the mayor of London over plans to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone. While the political implications of its failure continue to be felt, Nina Pindham asks what legal lessons can be taken from the case
Why developer CG Fry’s nutrient neutrality challenge is unlikely to succeed on appeal - for now
Earlier this month the High Court dismissed a claim previously branded as having 'considerable importance' to how Natural England’s nutrient neutrality advice is applied by local councils. While its chances of success at appeal are limited, writes Ned Westaway, the passing of the Retained EU Law Act could make future such cases harder to predict
Why the dismissal of ClientEarth’s case against Shell will have ramifications for other NGOs seeking to change corporate behaviour
The High Court’s dismissal of ClientEarth’s ground-breaking claim against the directors of Shell shows that minority activist shareholders hoping to use the courts to change corporate behaviour have a mountain to climb, writes Simon Tilling
Why a court ruling on when Japanese Knotweed damages are payable will have ripple effects
A court ruling clarifying when damages are payable in cases where Japanese Knotweed has caused the amenity value of land to diminish sets an important precedent, writes Angus Evers
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