| Environmentalism A Belief British Courts Say | 16 November 09 |
 English High Court judge Justice Burton has ruled that green and environmental beliefs deserve the same protection under the law as religious beliefs. The case ruled in favour of Tim Nichloson, head of sustainability for a residential property firm, that was let go from his position because of his environmental beliefs.Justice Burton stated that a belief in man-made climate change is capable of being a philosophical belief for the purpose of the 2003 Religion and Belief Regulations. This decision will set a precedent for how environmental beliefs are regarded in the future. View November 9, 2009 Economist press releaseView November 3, 2009 Telegraph press release Sources: The Economist, Telegraph Press |
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