The controversial scheme, which will dig up coking coal for steel production, was green-lit by Conservative minister Michael Gove
The Tory government has approved the UK's first coal mine in 30 years in Cumbria against widespread anger from green campaigners. UK Government minister Michael Gove gave the green light to the controversial scheme which will dig up coking coal for steel production in the UK and across the world.
Tony Bosworth, campaigner for Friends of the Earth campaigner said: "Approving this mine is a misguided and deeply damaging mistake that flies in the face of all the evidence. The mine isn’t needed, will add to global climate emissions, and won’t replace Russian coal." Tom Fyans, interim chief exec at countryside charity CPRE, said: "Instead of grasping the opportunity to lead the world in a clean and green industrial revolution, here we are clinging onto the dirty coal that powered and poisoned the Victorian era. This shameful decision beggars belief."
And he claimed Westminster's approval of the mine raised "serious constitutional questions" given the Holyrood government's stance. Ruskell continued: "The climate crisis doesn’t respect borders. If our house is on fire, your house is on fire. If our air is polluted, your air is polluted. By pushing ahead the UK Government risks not just the health of those in England, but people all across the UK.
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