The UK High Court overturns Whitehaven's first deep coal mine plan in 30 years due to legal flaws in considering emissions.

The UK High Court has revoked planning permission for the first deep coal mine in over 30 years, located in Whitehaven, Cumbria. The court ruled that the previous government's approval was "legally flawed" due to inadequate consideration of the mine's greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental groups, including Friends of the Earth, successfully challenged the approval, which now returns to the Secretary of State for reconsideration.

September 12, 2024
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