Climate Activists Win Appeal Over Heathrow Expansion

The transcript discusses the failure to consider the Paris Agreement in the preparation of the National Policy Statement (NPS) by the Secretary of State. This oversight is deemed legally detrimental to the NPS. The government has not contested the remedy nor sought to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.

What was expected of the Secretary of State regarding the Paris Agreement during the NPS preparation?

• To appeal against it

• To oppose it

• To consider it and provide an explanation

• To ignore it completely

What was missing in the preparation of the NPS concerning the Paris Agreement?

• A public announcement

• An explanation of its consideration

• A detailed report

• A financial analysis

What is the legal impact of not considering the Paris Agreement on the NPS?

• It is legally detrimental

• It makes the NPS more flexible

• It has no impact

• It strengthens the NPS

How did the government respond to the legal decision regarding the NPS?

• They did not oppose the remedy

• They sought permission to appeal

• They opposed the remedy

• They ignored the decision

What action did the government take concerning the Supreme Court?

• They did not seek permission to appeal

• They requested a review

• They filed a new case

• They sought permission to appeal