The Supreme Court may have a big say on whether new oil and gas drilling will take place after concerted challenges by campaigners.
These are known as 'downstream emissions'. A critical test case according to Katie de Kauwe, a lawyer for the campaign group Friends of the Earth - judging by other interested parties who have got involved.
"The issue of 'end use' emissions is one of huge significance because ultimately that's where the majority of the carbon emissions arise." It is neighbourhood impacts which local resident Sarah Godwin from 'Protect Dunsfold' will see examined by the High Court.
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