JOURNAL ARTICLE

Climate Activists Win Lawsuit Over UK Fossil Fuel Planning.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gemmell, Katharine 3 of 3

Abstract

The UK's Supreme Court has ruled in favor of climate activists, stating that an oil company must disclose the environmental impact of burning oil from drilling before receiving planning permission. The case was brought by the Weald Action Group, who argued that the Surrey County Council failed to consider the emissions resulting from burning over three million tons of oil from a proposed well site near Gatwick Airport. The court's decision highlights the importance of considering Scope 3 emissions, which occur when extracted oil is burned. Greenpeace UK hailed the ruling as a significant victory for the climate. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2024/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:178026175
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