Because Britain failed to apply the European Commission's Habitat Directive when it allocated licenses for oil and gas exploration in the north Atlantic, a judge has ruled the licenses invalid. Greenpeace, which took the matter to court, was pleased. "The decision is a huge victory for whales, dolphins, and coral reefs," said Peter Melchett, the group's executive director. Coral reefs? In the north Atlantic?
Reefer Madness
Because Britain failed to apply the European Commission's Habitat Directive when it allocated licenses for oil and gas exploration in the north Atlantic, a judge has ruled the licenses invalid. Greenpeace, which took the matter to court, was pleased. "The decision is a huge victory for whales, dolphins, and coral reefs," said Peter Melchett, the group's executive director. Coral reefs? In the north Atlantic?
