Where is whitehaven coal mine

The row over the mine near Whitehaven in Cumbria illustrates the challenges faced by Mr Johnson - balancing the need for new jobs at the same time as telling the world to end its reliance on fossil fuels.

Mike Starkie, mayor of Copeland, said: "If he sets an objective in that conference to every other country to get to where this country is now environmentally we'll take a huge leap forward. But we've got to have a balanced approach. The mayor disagrees with environmentalists who say no new coal mines should be opened whatever the type of coal and that coal from overseas mines should be used up first.

Coking coal - which the proposed new mine would produce - is needed for the making of steel and cement in the UK and would otherwise have to be imported. UK weather: Flooded roads and swollen rivers in Cumbria as some areas get up to 13 inches of rain. Duchess of Cambridge goes abseiling and mountain biking with air cadets during Lake District visit. Three injured after incident involving ride at Fudstock festival in Cumbria.

If other countries can get to the situation we're already in, in terms of not burning coal for electricity, the world will take a huge step forward. The saga over whether the mine should be opened or not has dragged on for years - and might never have drawn much international attention and controversy had Britain not been positioning itself as a global leader on climate change. These opportunities include direct employment, benefits for local suppliers, skills training for young people and improved infrastructure.

Providing a responsibly mined, high quality, critical raw material to the UK and European steel industry. The ruling was seen as creating hurdles for new coal projects and potentially crimping supply.

David Barnden of Equity Generation Lawyers which argued the case called Ley's approval "a slap in the face for the global climate change effort". It was not immediately clear if the students will be pursuing further legal action. Ley is due to appeal the federal court's ruling next month. Purchase this report or a membership to unlock the full analysis of the capital intensity of this industry. Company Profiles - table of contents Company Details.

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