UN committee tasked with enforcing the Aarhus Convention - giving people access to environmental justice - expresses 'surprise' at just how rubbish the UK has been.
Michael Gove, the environment secretary, has published a white paper setting out the government's plans for the fisheries after Brexit. Today, TOM WEST from ClientEarth warns the plans are - once again - lacking in essential detail
ClientEarth, the environmental lawyers, welcome the latest move by the Chinese to protect nature in the world's largest developing countries. BRENDAN MONTAGUE reports
The government has launched a consultation on the creation of a green watchdog. But there are serious concerns that the latest headline-grabbing plan from Michael Gove will be seriously lacking in legal punch. TOM WEST from ClientEarth reports
The future of UK fisheries depends on a government white paper which is due this Spring. This will decide whether Britain will regulate fishing properly and sustainably after Brexit. ClientEarth, the environmental lawyers, argues this is essential for the future of marine life, writes BRENDAN MONTAGUE
Activists are calling for the government to make public its strategy on improving air quality as reports emerge that the UK could be referred to the European Court of Justice next month for failing to bring down illegal levels of air pollution. CATHERINE HARTE reports
James Thornton, the chief executive of ClientEarth, will call for a ban on any new secret trade courts that allow companies to sue governments for imposing environmental regulations. He is giving a keynote speech at a conference attended by Michael Gove, the environment secretary, today. BRENDAN MONTAGUE reports
Mr Justice Garnham today ruled in the High Court that judges will in future effectively oversee the government's air pollution strategy to ensure it complies with the law. This is the third victory for environmental lawyers at ClientEarth in ensuring clean air for the UK. JON BENNETT, from ClientEarth, provides the story
Is Theresa May failing to protect us from an 'invisible killer'? The European Commission last Tuesday gave Britain ten days to show how it would control air pollution with the threat of legal action in the European Court of Justice. Tim Holmes reports
The vast majority of the British public believe Theresa May has a moral duty to reduce air pollution to safe levels. So why is the government back at the High Court for allowing illegal levels of toxic air? BRENDAN MONTAGUE reports
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association has released new advise for preparing for the impact of climate change on shorter term investments. Cambridge University research suggests 25 percent could be wiped off investments at 2oC of warming, so urgent action is necessary, reports BRENDAN MONTAGUE
ClientEarth has launched both English and Polish-language versions of a new campaign website. The law firm wants collect evidence from residents who believe their health is being affected by next-door industrial plants. BRENDAN MONTAGUE reports
Environmental Lawyers group ClientEarth is in court today to bring a case against the Government for failing to tackle illegal levels of air pollution in the UK
Can lawyers really save the world? James Thornton from UK law firm ClientEarth believes they can - and is leading the way in achieving ecological justice
The ICCAT summit on bluefin tuna was stained by a lack of transparency, allegations of illegality and disturbing examples of financial interests trampling over environmental concerns, says James Thornton
A new species of eco-lawyer is emerging from the legal undergrowth. James Thornton advocates a wig-and-gown approach so campaigners can strengthen their case against unethical corporations
