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ClientEarth appeals High Court judgment over Drax gas plant approval
Our lawyers have won the right to appeal a ruling by the High Court, which sided with a UK Government decision to approve what would be Europe’s largest gas plant.
Inquiry opened over EU failure to consider environmental and social impacts of South American trade deal
Following our complaint, the European Ombudsman has launched an inquiry into the EU Commission’s trade agreement with the ‘Mercosur’ group of South American countries. This includes our claims that the Commission failed to seriously consider the deal’s environmental, social, and human rights impact.
An expensive addiction: heavy coal handouts halt Polish energy transition
The massive financial support granted to Poland’s energy sector does not boost the development of green energy. Most of it goes to coal plants.
Air pollution beyond lockdown: could the UK breathe cleaner air?
Many people have noticed cleaner air and clearer skies during lockdown. ClientEarth has been leading the charge to make this a lasting reality post-lockdown, not a forgotten memory.
“Law is a powerful tool that can fundamentally change the way we live in the world. We see our work as pivotal to our shared future.”
James Thornton
CEO, ClientEarth
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"Rising seas are washing away Torres Strait Islanders' homes. We're supporting them to bring a world-first climate change case."
Sophie Marjanac
Climate lawyer
Demand Australia protects its citizens →
“Governments across the EU are still breathing life into coal with major subsidies. Europe needs to get a grip on its coal problem.”
Ilona Jedrasik
Energy Lead, Poland
We're using the law to force action on coal →
“We stepped in to save Europe's oldest forest from illegal logging, protecting lynx, bison and other endangered species.”
Agata Szafraniuk
Biodiversity Lawyer
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Coal in Europe: it’s time to stop digging
There are more than 250 coal power plants left in Europe. But across the continent action is not happening fast enough.
You have a right to breathe clean air
Clean air is essential for a healthy life. Explore our work across Europe and find out how you can help us make that right a reality.
Why ClientEarth matters
The science couldn’t be clearer: we are facing a climate crisis that threatens the future of life on our planet. But we have the power to fix it.
Saving Bialowieza Forest
With your support, we saved this precious forest – one of the oldest in Europe – from unthinkable destruction.
Fighting harmful industrial emissions
Coking plants in Poland are making the air unbreathable. Join the legal fight and sign our petition to protect people’s health.
Protecting islanders’ rights
With our help, Torres Strait Islanders are bringing the first climate change case against the Australian federal government over human rights.