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A county council is facing a judicial review challenge in the High Court over its decision to allow fracking.

The outcome of the EU referendum has divided opinion, but within the sustainability sector there appears to be real concern that the absence of legislation from Brussels could have long-term impacts on the local and global environment.

Much of the relevant legislation the sustainability profession has worked to for decades stems from the groundwork done around negotiating tables across Europe. Many believe the UK would not be as far forward in terms of its environmental policy were it not for the EU. Likewise, many recognise there is much, much more to do and the absence of an EU platform could lead to a ‘relaxation’ of environmental red tape.