Critics say plan for third runway runs counter to UK’s legally binding target of net zero emissions by 2050The government faces a legal challenge over Read More
Dec 19, 2020
Heathrow third runway
Dec 16, 2020
Court refers climate lawyer to attorney general over Heathrow runway breach
Tim Crosland faces investigation after breaking embargo on airport expansion judgmentThe UK’s supreme court will refer a lawyer who broke the embargo Read More
Dec 16, 2020
Court refers climate lawyer to attorney general over Heathrow runway breach
Tim Crosland faces investigation after breaking embargo on airport expansion judgmentThe UK’s supreme court will refer a lawyer who broke the embargo Read More
Dec 16, 2020
Top UK court overturns block on Heathrow’s third runway
Earlier ruling said expansion plan was illegal as government had not considered its climate commitmentsThe supreme court has overturned a February Read More
Feb 29, 2020
Eco-campaigners hail Heathrow as a victory, but will it turn out to be one for the planet? | Margaret Heffernan
Forecasting the future is a complex business and can’t be based on a single legal caseOn Thursday, when climate activists spilled on to the road, Read More
Feb 27, 2020
Heathrow third runway ruled illegal over climate change
Appeal court says decision to give go-ahead not consistent with Paris agreementPlans for a third runway at Heathrow airport have been ruled illegal by Read More
Feb 27, 2020
Heathrow third runway ruled illegal over climate change
Appeal court says decision to give go-ahead not consistent with Paris agreementPlans for a third runway at Heathrow airport have been ruled illegal by Read More
Oct 17, 2019
Fight against Heathrow expansion on verge of victory, says McDonnell
Shadow chancellor says third runway ‘cannot stand’ as court of appeal challenges beginThe campaign against the multibillion-pound expansion of Read More
Oct 17, 2019
Heathrow expansion violates climate rights of children, say lawyers
Appeal court to hear fresh challenge against plans for construction of third runwayThe multibillion-pound expansion of Heathrow violates the rights of Read More
May 01, 2019
Friends of the Earth to appeal high court’s Heathrow runway decision
Campaigners argued expansion plan was inconsistent with Paris climate agreementFriends of the Earth will appeal against the decision by judges to Read More
May 01, 2019
Friends of the Earth to appeal high court’s Heathrow runway decision
Campaigners argued expansion plan was inconsistent with Paris climate agreementFriends of the Earth will appeal against the decision by judges to Read More
Feb 04, 2019
Charity calls for court to livestream Heathrow third runway challenge
Streaming case online will raise awareness of climate change, barrister arguesA high court challenge to the government’s controversial plan for a Read More