2024-09-13 17:55:09
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UK Supreme Court Blocks New Coal Mine in Cumbria
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The UK's first new coalmine in 30 years, planned for Whitehaven, Cumbria, will not proceed after a high court ruling. The court found the climate impact of burning coal, oil, and gas must be considered, following a landmark supreme court decision on an oil drilling well in Surrey. The new Labour government, represented by Angela Rayner, the secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, withdrew support, citing an "error in law" in the original approval. Environmental groups..
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UK blocks approval of first coal mine in 30 years
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UK court overturns approval for Whitehaven coal mine, citing climate impacts criticized by activist Greta Thunberg; ruling reverses decision by former Conservative government, leaving developer West Cumbria Mining Limited's plans in doubt.
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After lawsuit by environmental groups, British court overturns plans for coal mine
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A British court has stopped plans for a new coal mine in northern England. Environmental groups had filed a lawsuit. The mining company argued that coal is necessary for steel production and has a "largely neutral effect" on greenhouse gases. However, the court followed the view that the mine would have had "enormous impacts on the climate".
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