Laura Clarke
@lauraclarkece.bsky.social
CEO of ClientEarth, mother of three, determined optimist.
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Insight from our CEO @lauraclarkece.bsky.social and @hughmontgomery.bsky.social about the intersection between #climate, #health and the law 👇
Landmark court decisions for climate change mean that big emitters can no longer feign ignorance about the impacts of their activities.
Medical professionals have a part to play in this process, say @lauraclarkece.bsky.social and @hughmontgomery.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Medical professionals have a part to play in this process, say @lauraclarkece.bsky.social and @hughmontgomery.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Insight from our CEO @lauraclarkece.bsky.social and @hughmontgomery.bsky.social about the intersection between #climate, #health and the law 👇
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It was announced today by the European Commission that Coca-Cola will change some of its labelling practices to remove misleading recycling claims, after BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation and its members lodged a greenwashing complaint to the Commission in 2023 which we supported. (1/5)
May 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It was announced today by the European Commission that Coca-Cola will change some of its labelling practices to remove misleading recycling claims, after BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation and its members lodged a greenwashing complaint to the Commission in 2023 which we supported. (1/5)
“this is not tomorrow’s problem, it’s today’s problem, and if we don’t do something about it, it will become tomorrow’s disaster.” - Baroness Brown, Chair of the Adaptation Committee at the Climate Change Committee. Read our @clientearth.bsky.social response ⤵️
⏰ The latest assessment from the Climate Change Committee is a real wake-up call.
It confirms what scientists, communities, and NGOs have been warning for years: the UK is dangerously underprepared for the accelerating impacts of climate change. theccc.org.uk/2025/04/30/t... (1/5)
It confirms what scientists, communities, and NGOs have been warning for years: the UK is dangerously underprepared for the accelerating impacts of climate change. theccc.org.uk/2025/04/30/t... (1/5)
The country is not prepared for climate impacts, say advisors - Climate Change Committee
There is now unequivocal evidence that climate change is making extreme weather in the UK more likely and…
theccc.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
“this is not tomorrow’s problem, it’s today’s problem, and if we don’t do something about it, it will become tomorrow’s disaster.” - Baroness Brown, Chair of the Adaptation Committee at the Climate Change Committee. Read our @clientearth.bsky.social response ⤵️
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We're taking Spain to court for inaction on serious illegal fishing threat in West Africa.
The authorities refused to investigate Spanish fishing vessels and companies operating in Senegal & Guinea Bissau.
We need them to take accountability.
Here’s why⬇️ www.clientearth.org/latest/press...
The authorities refused to investigate Spanish fishing vessels and companies operating in Senegal & Guinea Bissau.
We need them to take accountability.
Here’s why⬇️ www.clientearth.org/latest/press...
April 24, 2025 at 7:06 AM
We're taking Spain to court for inaction on serious illegal fishing threat in West Africa.
The authorities refused to investigate Spanish fishing vessels and companies operating in Senegal & Guinea Bissau.
We need them to take accountability.
Here’s why⬇️ www.clientearth.org/latest/press...
The authorities refused to investigate Spanish fishing vessels and companies operating in Senegal & Guinea Bissau.
We need them to take accountability.
Here’s why⬇️ www.clientearth.org/latest/press...
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ClientEarth statement on @greenpeace.org court loss against Energy Transfer 👇
March 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
ClientEarth statement on @greenpeace.org court loss against Energy Transfer 👇
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🌍 @clientearth.bsky.social's case against Shell may have failed, but "it's only a matter of time before directors are held personally liable for not doing enough to manage climate risk" This will be a HUGE tipping point in terms of corporate accountability. @lauraclarkece.bsky.social bit.ly/3X0uaX8
March 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🌍 @clientearth.bsky.social's case against Shell may have failed, but "it's only a matter of time before directors are held personally liable for not doing enough to manage climate risk" This will be a HUGE tipping point in terms of corporate accountability. @lauraclarkece.bsky.social bit.ly/3X0uaX8
Such a joy to join my favourite climate podcast, @outrageoptimism.bsky.social for a conversation about my career path, about @clientearth.bsky.social and the power of the law to effect change. Please have a listen! ⬇️🎧
The law is a powerful tool for climate action 🌍⚖️
Our CEO @lauraclarkece.bsky.social joins climate podcast @outrageoptimism.bsky.social to share how litigation is driving real change - from stopping greenwashing to holding governments accountable 🎧👇
www.outrageandoptimism.org/episodes/how...
Our CEO @lauraclarkece.bsky.social joins climate podcast @outrageoptimism.bsky.social to share how litigation is driving real change - from stopping greenwashing to holding governments accountable 🎧👇
www.outrageandoptimism.org/episodes/how...
March 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Such a joy to join my favourite climate podcast, @outrageoptimism.bsky.social for a conversation about my career path, about @clientearth.bsky.social and the power of the law to effect change. Please have a listen! ⬇️🎧
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📢 We've reached an agreement in our plastics case against Danone 📢
It's a step forward in the fight against plastic, but we still have a long way to go. @surfridereurope.bsky.social and @zerowastefrance.org
www.clientearth.org/latest/news/... (1/5)
It's a step forward in the fight against plastic, but we still have a long way to go. @surfridereurope.bsky.social and @zerowastefrance.org
www.clientearth.org/latest/news/... (1/5)
February 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
📢 We've reached an agreement in our plastics case against Danone 📢
It's a step forward in the fight against plastic, but we still have a long way to go. @surfridereurope.bsky.social and @zerowastefrance.org
www.clientearth.org/latest/news/... (1/5)
It's a step forward in the fight against plastic, but we still have a long way to go. @surfridereurope.bsky.social and @zerowastefrance.org
www.clientearth.org/latest/news/... (1/5)
Good news Friday: France legislates to restrict forever chemicals because of the harm they can do to our environment and health ⬇️
📢Governments might finally be taking action on forever chemicals📢
French lawmakers have today approved a bill designed to restrict PFAS (forever chemicals) because of their capacity to build up in the environment, and in people’s bodies, and the potential harm they can cause to our health. 1/2
French lawmakers have today approved a bill designed to restrict PFAS (forever chemicals) because of their capacity to build up in the environment, and in people’s bodies, and the potential harm they can cause to our health. 1/2
France adopts 'one of the most ambitious' laws on PFAS
French MPs have adopted a bill to protect the public from the risks associated with forever chemicals. It bans their use in three product categories and imposes a charge on industrial water discharges...
www.lemonde.fr
February 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Good news Friday: France legislates to restrict forever chemicals because of the harm they can do to our environment and health ⬇️
Very excited to be working with the excellent Adam Weiss in his new role ⬇️
We’re delighted to announce that Adam Weiss has been appointed as ClientEarth’s new Chief Programmes and Impact Officer.
Please join us in congratulating him as he takes on this vital role.
🔗 Read more about Adam here: www.clientearth.org/latest/news/...
Please join us in congratulating him as he takes on this vital role.
🔗 Read more about Adam here: www.clientearth.org/latest/news/...
February 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Very excited to be working with the excellent Adam Weiss in his new role ⬇️
The spotlight is shifting to the under-the-radar enablers of the fossil fuel status quo. Ad agencies, beware!
⚠️Ad agencies beware⚠️
In a first-of-its-kind complaint, the world’s largest ad firm WPP has been reported to the UK branch of the OECD for allegedly not meeting guidelines for corporate responsibility through promoting polluting clients www.desmog.com/2025/02/10/a... @adfreecities.bsky.social (1/4)
In a first-of-its-kind complaint, the world’s largest ad firm WPP has been reported to the UK branch of the OECD for allegedly not meeting guidelines for corporate responsibility through promoting polluting clients www.desmog.com/2025/02/10/a... @adfreecities.bsky.social (1/4)
February 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The spotlight is shifting to the under-the-radar enablers of the fossil fuel status quo. Ad agencies, beware!
'Hottest January on record shocks scientists.'
We at @clientearth.bsky.social are doing all we can to get to a point where headlines read:
'Emissions declining, temperatures stabilized.'
Please join us: act.clientearth.org/page/164549/...
www.ft.com/content/b5d1...
We at @clientearth.bsky.social are doing all we can to get to a point where headlines read:
'Emissions declining, temperatures stabilized.'
Please join us: act.clientearth.org/page/164549/...
www.ft.com/content/b5d1...
Hottest January on record shocks scientists
Data adds to fears that climate change is accelerating, as La Niña phenomenon fails to cool global temperatures
www.ft.com
February 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
'Hottest January on record shocks scientists.'
We at @clientearth.bsky.social are doing all we can to get to a point where headlines read:
'Emissions declining, temperatures stabilized.'
Please join us: act.clientearth.org/page/164549/...
www.ft.com/content/b5d1...
We at @clientearth.bsky.social are doing all we can to get to a point where headlines read:
'Emissions declining, temperatures stabilized.'
Please join us: act.clientearth.org/page/164549/...
www.ft.com/content/b5d1...
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🧡A huge moment for human rights🧡
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled for the first time that country's governments failng to properly address environmental pollution is a violation of the human right to life. www.clientearth.org/latest/press... (1/4)
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled for the first time that country's governments failng to properly address environmental pollution is a violation of the human right to life. www.clientearth.org/latest/press... (1/4)
January 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🧡A huge moment for human rights🧡
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled for the first time that country's governments failng to properly address environmental pollution is a violation of the human right to life. www.clientearth.org/latest/press... (1/4)
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled for the first time that country's governments failng to properly address environmental pollution is a violation of the human right to life. www.clientearth.org/latest/press... (1/4)
Congratulations @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social and @stopcambo.bsky.social for this important win ⬇️
💚🎉Huge UK climate win🎉💚
A court in Scotland has today ruled that consent to drill what would be the UK's largest untapped oilfield, off the coast of Shetland, was approved unlawfully, thanks to a case brought by @stopcambo.bsky.social & @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social (1/4)
A court in Scotland has today ruled that consent to drill what would be the UK's largest untapped oilfield, off the coast of Shetland, was approved unlawfully, thanks to a case brought by @stopcambo.bsky.social & @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social (1/4)
January 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Congratulations @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social and @stopcambo.bsky.social for this important win ⬇️
Amidst a punishing start to 2025, it was a joy to spend time with @clientearth.bsky.social's partners from West and Central Africa, talking about what we have achieved on forest governance and conservation; our vision for 2030, and how our partnership and collaboration is evolving.
January 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Amidst a punishing start to 2025, it was a joy to spend time with @clientearth.bsky.social's partners from West and Central Africa, talking about what we have achieved on forest governance and conservation; our vision for 2030, and how our partnership and collaboration is evolving.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is right that “net zero is the industrial opportunity of the 21st century”. But approving the Heathrow expansion flies in the opposite direction. Read more from @clientearth.bsky.social’s Head of UK ⤵️
“UK government policy is already far off track from meeting the country’s legally binding climate targets and approving these expansions will only lock-in more emissions and make the task more difficult."
Read ClientEarth’s Head of UK Kyle Lischak's quote 🧵 (1/5)
Read ClientEarth’s Head of UK Kyle Lischak's quote 🧵 (1/5)
Rachel Reeves confirms government backing for Heathrow third runway
In economic growth speech, chancellor says move would make UK ‘world’s best-connected place to do business’
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is right that “net zero is the industrial opportunity of the 21st century”. But approving the Heathrow expansion flies in the opposite direction. Read more from @clientearth.bsky.social’s Head of UK ⤵️
Venturing into @bsky.app with a picture of January London. I’ll be talking about climate and the environment, our work at @clientearth.bsky.social, and other things that matter. Excited to be here 💚
January 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Venturing into @bsky.app with a picture of January London. I’ll be talking about climate and the environment, our work at @clientearth.bsky.social, and other things that matter. Excited to be here 💚