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A new blog covering environmental law, policy and practice, run by barristers @FTB_law. Commissioning Editors @edrabkinreiter and @jhrwelch.

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🎄We are taking a break until January 2026.
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🌿We are very pleased to welcome Gabriel Nelson and Emma Rowland to the Editorial Board! Both are regular contributors bringing fresh experience and growing, diverse environmental law practices.

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Badger culling invites strong debate, especially around bovine TB. FTB’s Jeffrey Chu breaks down the legal context of the disputes.🔗https://t.co/2NrYs24CgT

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In our latest blog post, #FTB's Emma Rowland provides an overview of the European Court of Human Rights’ judgment in Greenpeace Nordic and Others v Norway.🔗https://t.co/6XaIzr1Orw

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FTB's Armin Solimani analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in C.G. Fry & Son Ltd v SoS for Levelling Up & Somerset Council [2025] UKSC 35 - a ruling hailed by both developers and environmental groups.

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Section 245 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 amended the duty on authorities regarding Protected Landscapes - changing it from “have regard to” to “seek to further” their statutory purposes.
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The Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced on 11 March 2025, drew criticism for reducing environmental protections. Changes to Part 3 over the summer sought to address the concerns.🔗 https://t.co/8c6MA238Q2
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High Court clarifies Aarhus costs capping after Global Feedback CA decision. Read more in our latest blog post by FTB Barrister Gabriel Nelson: https://t.co/GD1FwD34im
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Court of Appeal dismisses appeal against judgment of Lieven J on 2 July 2024, giving first appellate guidance on s.19 Environment Act 2021.

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#ELB will return in September with fresh insights and #LegalUpdates after a short summer break.

Best wishes,
Esther Drabkin-Reiter, Jonathan Welch (Commissioning Editors), Richard Honey KC, Ned Westaway, Merrow Golden, Claire Nevin and Dr Richard Caddell (Editorial Board).

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A new Bill introduced in @SeneddWales seeks to address the environmental governance gap post-Brexit and set targets to tackle the nature crisis in Wales. Read more from guest author @ruthmchambers: https://t.co/PIkReIl1wh
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On 3 July 2025, the IACtHR issued its second-ever climate Advisory Opinion: Climate Emergency & Human Rights. Insights from #FTB’s Stephanie Bruce-Smith & Emma Rowland: https://t.co/JllqFNHqre

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New from the Court of Appeal: key judgment on Article 9(3) of the Aarhus Convention and CPR 46.24 in HM Treasury v Global Feedback Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 624.
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The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 marks a significant step in reforming UK water sector, introducing new duties on accountability, transparency, and pollution control.

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New from #ELB: @RichardHoney breaks down two #ECtHR decisions - Klimaseniorinnen v Switzerland & Cannavacciuolo v Italy - and what they mean for human rights in environmental law.

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Lewes District Council supports the UK’s first Rights of River Charter - an important step in recognising nature’s rights.

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Court of Appeal rules PoMs must detail actions for each water body - not just broad plans. Big implications for river basin planning & DEFRA’s duties.

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Can the UK balance housing & nature? The Planning Bill introduces EDPs & NRLs to speed up both. Read more in this post by @FTB_law’s Esther Drabkin-Reiter & Michael Feeney: https://t.co/oxjqmb8ZvG Subscribe to #elb: https://t.co/3rMMkZ9JaA #Planning #Environment #Conservation

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New blog post: @FTB_law pupil barrister Jeffrey Chu provides a case summary & analysis of key aspects of the judgment in The National Farmers’ Union v Herefordshire Council & Ors [2025] EWHC 536 (Admin): https://t.co/7vBmTm76hw
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New #elb post today in which @FTB_law pupil Emma Rowland provides a provides a case summary and analysis of key aspects of the judgment in Cannavacciuolo and Others v. Italy https://t.co/Sly35r6Fi5
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