UK's Coal Authority denies new coal mine license for West Cumbria Mining due to greenhouse gas emission concerns.

The UK's Coal Authority has denied three underground coal mining license applications from West Cumbria Mining, halting plans for the country's first new coal mine in 30 years. This decision follows a High Court ruling that deemed the previous planning permission "legally flawed" due to greenhouse gas emission concerns. Environmental groups Friends of the Earth and SLACC had challenged the planning approval, highlighting ongoing efforts to transition to cleaner energy.

September 27, 2024
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