Plan B combines mobilisation and litigation to hold power to account for climate breakdown, fighting for the future for all people, all animals and all life on earth.
We're taking the UK Government to court over its reckless plans to expand Heathrow Airport. Join us!
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Following the Government's commitment to reviewing its climate targets the courts have refused us a full hearing on this case. There will be a full trial of Heathrow expansion, starting 11 March 2019, also involving the London Mayor, Friends of the Earth and others.
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People all over the world are now heading to court to hold governments and corporates to account for Climate Change. As part of this global movement Plan B is challenging the UK Government's plans to increase aviation, the most polluting form of transport.
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Plan B is supporting the emergence of a networked, international movement of legal action to prevent catastrophic climate change. If you would like to work in co-operation with Plan B or to volunteer your skills or time in some other way please get in touch.
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Heathrow Appeal to be live-streamed
Plan B’s campaign to have the Heathrow proceedings live-streamed, supported by more than 1,500 people, did not succeed before the Divisional Court. But it seems it had an impact....
Court orders full hearing of Heathrow appeal
Today the Court of Appeal has ordered a full hearing of the appeals against Heathrow expansion, including Plan B’s legal claim. Lord Justice Lindblom stated: “The importance of the...
Government tells Plan B it may review Heathrow plans
A senior civil servant at the Department of Transport has written to Plan B to say the Government may now review plans to expand Heathrow Airport. Following Parliament’s recognition...