We’re taking the government to court

Dear John

The UK government looks set to miss almost all of its legally binding climate targets. That’s the damning verdict of its own advisers, the Climate Change Committee (CCC).

In its new report the CCC also warns of a lack of urgency from the government. And decisions to greenlight new coal mines and oil fields are not in line with net zero.

We know this simply isn't good enough. So we're taking the government to court.

Our legal team think the government's latest climate strategy falls far short of its legal commitments. The High Court judged its previous strategy to be unlawful when we challenged it. With your support, we hope to win in court again. And push the government to do better.

It’s thanks to supporters like you we can keep holding the government to account. Legal expertise is expensive and taking on the government is no small feat. If you can, will you support us with a donation so our lawyers and campaigners can keep applying the pressure?

I'LL DONATE FOR THE CLIMATE

The climate crisis is here. Record-breaking heatwaves, droughts, fires, and storms are racking up around the world. Including here in the UK – seriously risking our health, and our food and water security. And threatens the natural world.

Firm action must be taken now to slash emissions. And to prevent the devastating impacts of climate breakdown from getting worse and more frequent.

Friends of the Earth is proud of the successes we’ve had already. Together with you, we exposed the weakness of the UK government’s net zero plans in court. But the government has failed to make amends. So we can’t let it off the hook now. With your help:

Lawyers can fight to enforce climate laws.
Campaigners can turn up the heat on decision-makers.
We can build a groundswell of public support for stronger climate action.

Your support is critical to helping fight the climate crisis. If you can, please will you join us and donate to Friends of the Earth today?

I'LL DONATE FOR THE CLIMATE

Thanks to thousands of you, we take on governments and fossil fuel giants and aim for landmark victories in court for people and planet. We showed the UK government’s previous Net Zero Strategy was unlawful before. Now we hope to do the same again.

Like lots of organisations, the cost-of-living crisis has left us concerned about our future. Anything you can do to help is very much appreciated. That said, this crisis is affecting all of us. So I completely understand if you’re not able to give right now.

Thanks so much for everything you do.

All the best,
Katie de Kauwe
Lawyer, Friends of the Earth

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