The fight to save planet Earth from catastrophic climate change harming humans may have taken a step forward.

Dutch environmental groups have legally challenged their governments target for 14-17% reduction in emissions by 2020 compared to 1997 levels. The Urgenda case. The court has ruled that the Dutch government must cut the country’s carbon dioxide emissions by at least 25% within five years.

UK environmentalists are now looking for a suitable issue to legally challenge the UK government. Let’s hope…