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"'Because it matters that people take personal responsibility themselves, we want all individuals and all businesses to join us and build a shared national purpose to make Britain a world leader in tackling climate change.' Gordon Brown, June 24 2007 / Inspiring Quotes 5"

Comment August 2007

 * Heathrow Ruling - Friends of Earth Comment, August 6: "The judge's decision is a victory for common sense. It sends a clear message to BAA that they cannot use their corporate muscle to stop people from engaging in lawful, peaceful protests on issues such as climate change." Gita Parihar, Friends of the Earth's Lawyer. The judge agreed that it was unjustified for BAA to seek an injunction against organisations campaigning on aviation and local groups opposing Heathrow expansion. The proposed injunction against HACAN, NOTRAG, AirportWatch and Geraldine Nicholson was dismissed and costs were awarded. The judge dismissed the wide-ranging injunction requested by BAA and issued a much more limited injunction covering trespass and nuisance in a defined area against Plane Stupid, its supporters and people acting with them.

News July 2007

 * Joint Committee of MPs and Lords examining the draft Climate Change Bill concludes that the Bill needs to be strengthened. It is the third committee of MPs to warn that the Bill does not go far enough. The failure to include international aviation emissions from the emissions reduction targets is a "serious weakness..." August 3


 * MPs demand tougher climate change law, July 30


 * Defra publishes its annual report to Parliament on the UK Climate Change Programme, July 26


 * Communities and Local Government Committee: Existing Housing Stock and Climate Change - New inquiry and call for evidence, July 26

Comment July 2007

 * Greenpeace responds to greasy poll, Greenpeace, July 3

Earlier periods

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