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High court blocks Cumbria plan for first new UK coalmine in 30 years

Court rules against West Cumbria Mining’s fossil fuel development in Whitehaven

The UK’s first new coalmine in 30 years will not be allowed to go ahead after a ruling in the high court.

On Friday morning, Justice Holgate ruled plans for the facility to be built in Whitehaven, Cumbria will not go ahead.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Court rules against West Cumbria Mining’s fossil fuel development in Whitehaven The UK’s first new coalmine in 30 years will not be allowed to go ahead after a ruling in the high court.On Friday morning, Justice Holgate ruled plans for the facility to be built in Whitehaven, Cumbria will not go ahead. Continue reading…