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Fossil Fuels v. EPA: Europeans Join the Fray

James Thornton
Sep 16, 2011 | Posted by James Thornton in green groups

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This blog originally appeared on Huffington Post on 29 August 2011.

Today I'm writing about one of the most important cases before the U.S. courts this year. Called Coalition for Responsible Regulation v. EPA, it is being argued before the federal Court of Appeals in Washington. It will decide whether the U.S. Government can regulate greenhouse gases.

The future of fish still looks uncertain...

Sandy Luk
May 11, 2011 | Posted by Sandy Luk in UK , sustainability , marine , justice , green groups , fish , EU Commission , EU , environmental justice , business risks

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Striking a blow for environmental justice in Europe

James Thornton
May 11, 2011 | Posted by James Thornton in sustainability , justice , green groups , EU , environmental justice

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Behind the scenes with Victor

Gordon Langley
Nov 15, 2010 | Posted by Gordon Langley in videos , green groups , climate change

Every now again it's good to get back to basics and to remind yourself what's really going on with climate change.  Greenpeace have recently produced this fantastically simple and human film that does just this. Click Read more to watch the video...

The UK's new bank: what shade of green and how much investment?

Rowan Ryrie
Mar 26, 2010 | Posted by Rowan Ryrie in green groups , European investment bank

Chancellor Darling's green investment bank promise this week was well received by the majority of the green lobby and the other parties. But enthusiasm for the scheme needs to be tempered with caution if it is to avoid the pitfalls of its forebears.

The Jackson Review: Justice for the planet?

Sandy Luk
Feb 10, 2010 | Posted by Sandy Luk in green groups , EU , environmental justice , climate change , ClientEarth

The Jackson Review is intended to address the significant financial risks that come with bringing a case in UK courts. ClientEarth lawyer Sandy Luk explains why it has missed the target for environmental cases.

Tarred with the same brush – is blackwashing a temptation green groups should resist?

Michael Haines
Feb 01, 2010 | Posted by Michael Haines in palm oil , orang-utans , greenwashing , green groups

Twisting facts.  Massaging data. Conjuring confusion, or pushing good, old-fashioned lies.