Fight against 'hopelessly inadequate' UK climate adaptation plan heads to top European court

Michael Holder
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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg | Credit: iStock
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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg | Credit: iStock

Having lost its appeal in the UK courts, Friends of the Earth is taking its claim against the government's climate adaptation strategy to the European Court of Human Rights

The government is facing legal action from environmental campaigners over claims its "hopelessly inadequate" plans for preparing the UK for the worsening impacts of climate change are in breach of its...

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