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Climate protest defense strategy hits a legal wall in England and Wales
Climate activists in England and Wales face a significant setback as a key legal defense is stripped away.
In short:
- The Court of Appeal has ruled against the use of the "consent" defense by climate activists, a strategy that has led to several acquittals since 1971.
- This decision follows governmental concerns over the effectiveness of legal guidance for future environmental protests.
- The ruling is seen as a victory for political influence over legal proceedings, further limiting protestor rights and defenses.
Why this matters:
Climate activists are increasingly finding themselves embroiled in legal battles as they push for more aggressive action on climate change. These challenges manifest in various forms, from lawsuits aimed at compelling governments to adopt stricter emissions targets to legal actions against major fossil fuel companies for their role in climate change.
In 2021, Douglas Fischer wrote about four community activists lauded in the fight for environmental and racial justice.
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New carbon capture project aims to reduce emissions from Welsh power station
An initiative in Wales plans to capture carbon emissions from a major gas power station and bury them at sea.
In short:
- The project involves laying undersea pipes to transport CO2 from Pembroke power station to a liquified natural gas terminal.
- Environmentalists express concerns, advocating for renewable energy investments over extending the life of gas plants.
- The scheme promises job security and the development of a new industry focused on CO2 shipping and storage.
Key quote:
"We need to build something that allows it to still operate at times when it's needed without impacting the climate."
— Richard Little, director of the Pembroke Net Zero Centre
Why this matters:
This project represents a balance between maintaining energy supply and reducing carbon footprint. It's emblematic of the larger national effort to tackle climate change and transition to greener energy sources.
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Plans to slash emissions at Britain’s largest steel plant cause unease
Tata Steel wants to close polluting blast furnaces in Port Talbot, Wales, but employees worry that their jobs will go, too.
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Climate change: Could daffodil diet for livestock help?
Daffodils have long been seen as a symbol of Wales - but could they also be used to save the climate?
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All major road building projects in Wales are scrapped
Environmental campaigners called it "world-leading" but some warned of lost construction jobs.
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Polar bear kills woman, boy in remote Alaska village
A polar bear has attacked and killed two people in a remote village in western Alaska, according to state troopers. Alaska State Troopers said they received the report of the attack at 2:30 p.m.
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Climate change: Welsh river temperature increases by 1C
A project observing the climate change impact on streams and rivers in Wales has seen its average temperature rise 1C (1.8F) in the past 40 years.
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