Behind every climate disaster, there is fossil fuel. And behind every fossil fuel project, there is a lawyer representing the interests of a fossil fuel company ...
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Proposed changes to court rules signal major step towards affordable access to justice
ERCS welcomes positive proposals to address the cost of environmental litigation after years of inaction from public authorities ...
Landmark ecocide law moves ahead in Scotland – press release
Today, the creation of a new criminal offence of ecocide was pushed forward as the Scottish Parliament voted to progress the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill to Stage 2 ...
Fossil Free Law student gathering
Join us at our inaugural Fossil Free Law student gathering. This one-day event is an opportunity for law students to network, gain campaigning skills, and …
Data centres in the Scottish planning system would double Scotland’s energy demands – press release
In a letter to the Scottish Government, the environmental charities APRS and ERCS call for an urgent response to the threat data centres pose to Scotland’s energy security, energy prices and climate targets ...
Lunchtime 101: Air Pollution
Why is air pollution still a health risk in Scotland? And what can we do about it? This webinar hears from expert speakers discussing how we can guarantee our right to clean air ...
Guest blog: Climate conscious lawyering and a just transition in legal learning
As world governments meet in Brazil for the COP30 climate conference, citizens around the world are taking action into their own hands and demanding change ...
A healthy planet, a fair society: new UN guidance links human rights and the environment
A new General Comment published by the United Nations makes clear that 'a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is an essential precondition for the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights.' ...
