U.K. Government Under Fire From Own Advisor For New Coal Mine Plans

The U. K. government has been criticized by its most senior environmental advisor for allowing a new coal mine to be built in the north of England, as the country prepares to host the United Nations conference on climate change.

UK government stokes controversy by authorizing the opening of a coal mine

Lords back plan to outlaw new coal mines in England

First UK coal mine in decades approved despite climate concerns - BBC News

UK government faces legal action against new coalmine in Cumbria, Coal

Non-coal mining plans - British Geological Survey

Accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies - Environmental Audit Committee

UK Government sinks plan for new coal mine in England

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The Forever Mines: Perpetual Rights Risks from Unrehabilitated Coal Mines in South Africa

In a first, a new UK coal mine is rejected on climate change grounds

Accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies - Environmental Audit Committee