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Gove’s defence of UK coalmine dismissed as ‘greenwashing nonsense’

Head of offsetting standard rubbishes minister’s claim of Cumbrian mine’s carbon neutrality as ‘absurd’

The Guardian - UK

Cumbria coalmine digs a hole for Britain’s climate policy

Letters: Michael Gove’s decision to approve a new mine is greeted with anger and frustration by Steven Schofield, Keith Fitton, Dr Chris Haughton, Gary Nethercott and Liz Fairhurst

The Guardian - UK

Just Stop Oil march in Clapham against government ‘clampdown’ with Camden protest to follow

Activists step up protests after Michael Gove approves Cumbria coal mine

Evening Standard

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Protesters urge end to new coal mine plans in Cumbria

Protesters have demanded an end to plans for a coal mine in Cumbria after the Government signed off on the project. About 60 demonstrators gathered at the Marchon site on Wilson Pit Road, Whitehaven, on Saturday morning, where they urged the Government to create green energy jobs, rather than fossil…

Evening Standard

New Cumbria coalmine: backlash grows as steel industry plays down demand

‘Red wall credentials’ suspected at Westminster as real reason for approval by Michael Gove

The Guardian - UK

Climate envoy John Kerry signals US will keep close eye on UK's coal mine plans

US climate envoy John Kerry has suggested he will keep a close eye on UK plans for a new coal mine in Cumbria.

The National (Scotland)

John Kerry examining likely impact of new UK coalmine

US climate envoy says he will publicly criticise UK’s approval of Cumbrian mine if it adds to emissions

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MP explains why he was opposed coal mines in his constituency - but backs one in Cumbria

Michael Gove controversially gave the green light for plans to create the first deep coal mine in the UK for decades

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Cumbria coalmine protests planned as local opposition grows

Campaigners expected to gather on Friday and Saturday, and possible legal challenge is being explored

The Guardian - UK

Labour says it would stop Cumbria coalmine from opening

Ed Miliband vows party will seek to prevent ‘climate-destroying’ plan and if elected would deliver green jobs

The Guardian - UK

Cumbria coal mine: empty promises of carbon capture tech have excused digging up more fossil fuel for decades

The idea that a technology called carbon capture and storage (CCS) could catch molecules of CO₂ as they emerge from the chimneys of power stations and factories has been around for more than two decades. Michael Gove, the secretary of state responsible for “levelling up” the UK’s regions, recently justified…

The Conversation

Top 10 staycations for Christmas and New Year revealed

Whitby has been crowned the number one destination for holidaymakers looking to get away over the festive season

Wales Online

West Cumbria Mining: What is coking coal and why are critics against a new mine?

This will be the first mine to open in the UK in 30 years, much to the dismay of climate change activists

Evening Standard

Commons suspended in row over Michael Gove’s Cumbria coal mine statement

‘This is not the way we do good government,’ the speaker fumed at Gove

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Cumbria coal mine a win for the working class, claims Tory MP

Climate campaigners ‘not friends of the working class’, says Lee Anderson

Daily Mirror

Whitehaven divided as new coalmine brings 500 jobs - but is cost to climate worth it?

Nowhere is more divided than Whitehaven in Cumbria, where the mine will produce 2.8 million tonnes of coking coal a year – largely for export to other countries

The Guardian - UK

Could Cumbria coalmine be stopped despite government green light?

Mine could affect Britain’s climate commitments, which some believe could help get decision struck down

Daily Record

UK approves first coal mine in decades in Cumbria despite climate fears

The controversial scheme, which will dig up coking coal for steel production, was green-lit by Conservative minister Michael Gove.

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The Guardian - UK

Have no doubt: opening a coalmine in Cumbria is a climate crime against humanity

Locals desperate for lower bills, jobs and economic revival have been seduced by this plan, but they – and we – will suffer, says Green Party MP Caroline Lucas

Daily Mirror

Cumbria coal mine approved by Tory government - the first in 30 years

The long-awaited move - set to anger campaigners and some Tory MPs - will allow coal from Whitehaven in Cumbria to be used for producing steel and prevent foreign imports

The Guardian - UK

Cumbria coalmine approval shows Sunak does not care whether he is seen as green

PM’s commitment to green targets questioned as top climate adviser calls decision ‘absolutely indefensible’

The Independent UK

Go-ahead for controversial Cumbria coal mine condemned by government’s climate adviser

Cumbria colliery would be first new pit to open since 1991

The Guardian - UK

What is the Cumbrian coalmine and why does it matter?

Some argue it’s a low-carbon alternative to importing coal, but others say Woodhouse Colliery would damage UK’s climate reputation

The Guardian - UK

UK’s first new coalmine for 30 years gets go-ahead in Cumbria

Michael Gove greenlights £165m project that will produce estimated 400,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions a year

The Guardian - UK

Imminent Cumbria coalmine decision likely to cause new Tory split

Expected approval for coalmine opening could provoke backlash from party’s many opposing voices

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