Friends of the Earth's legal challenges against a controversial new coal mine in West Cumbria has been given the green light.

The government's decision to reject a coal mine at Druridge Bay – because it would have "an adverse effect on climate change" – is a UK first.

The outcome of a separate legal challenge could potentially open up new grounds for lawyers to argue against the mine's approval

In a blow to the fossil fuel industry, Friends of the Earth and South Lakes Action on Climate Change have won their court cases against plans to build a coal mine in Cumbria. Read our legal briefing and find out why the plans were unlawful, as well as destructive and unnecessary.

Stunning beaches and dunes make Druridge Bay a hotspot for people and wildlife. But this Northumberland getaway is at risk of losing its charm to a coal mine – bad news for the community and the climate.

Government must invest in green jobs for Cumbria

Case against damaging and unnecessary mine as strong as ever