Britain changes stance on oil drilling and coal mine approval due to Supreme Court ruling on climate impact.

Britain has reversed its decision to permit an oil drilling operation and abandoned its defense in a legal battle over a new coal mine following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. The ruling mandates that planning authorities must account for the climate impact of burning fossil fuels, not just their extraction, in their approval decisions. This ruling could have significant implications for future fossil fuel projects across the country.

July 11, 2024
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