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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Isabella Kaminski

Future impact of proposed fossil fuel projects must be assessed, UK court rules

Sarah Finch is surrounded by the media and campaigners, some holding banners.
Sarah Finch, who took the case against Surrey county council, speaks outside court in London after the landmark ruling. Photograph: Carl Court/Getty Images

The climate impact of burning coal, oil and gas must be taken into account when deciding whether to approve projects, the supreme court in London has ruled.

The landmark judgment, handed down on Thursday, sets an important precedent on whether the “inevitable” future greenhouse gas emissions of a fossil fuel project should be considered.

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