Can a new deep coal mine be reconciled with the UK’s climate pledges?
Matthew Hall
13 April 2021 (Last Updated April 13th, 2021 00:09)
Proposals for Woodhouse Colliery would see Cumbria, in the northwest of England, play host to the UK’s first new deep coal mine in 30 years. The planning process has been contentious and despite backing from the UK Government, the mine’s approval is being reviewed by the local authority in light of new advice from climate advisers. We take a look at this project, and how it chimes with the UK’s decarbonisation pledges.
“There remains no alternative to coking coal, viable or otherwise,” said Mark Jenkinson. Credit: West Cumbria Mining