Continued efforts from local groups and campaigners mean the battle over a proposed deep coal mine in West Cumbria is far from over. Friends of the Earth and 38 Degrees explore the twists and turns of the campaign, and what it means for local jobs.
A new coal mine in Whitehaven has been approved. The UK steel industry doesn't need the coal and jobs will be short-lived. We show criticism from industry, economics and worldwide politicians.
Communities Secretary Michael Gove will soon decide whether to grant planning permission for a controversial new coal mine near Whitehaven to provide coking coal for the steel industry.
This briefing demonstrates how demand for Whitehaven coal in its target markets is likely to fall steeply in the next 15 years, risking leaving the mine as a stranded asset.
Whether you're a policy maker or a local group, use this briefing to show why a new coal mine in Cumbria is a bad idea.
