High Court agrees to hear coal mine legal challenge 19 May 2023 | 2 minute read Friends of the Earth's legal challenges against a controversial new coal mine in West Cumbria has been given the green light. Climate Press release
Coal mine rejected due to climate change 23 Mar 2018 | 3 minute read 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. Climate General Energy
Whitehaven coal mine challenge: hearing postponed 10 Aug 2023 | 4 minute read The outcome of a separate legal challenge could potentially open up new grounds for lawyers to argue against the mine's approval Climate Press release
Druridge Bay threatened by giant opencast coal mine 05 Dec 2017 | 4 minute read 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. Climate General Energy
Coal mine rejection urged as Public Inquiry ends 01 Oct 2021 | 2 minute read Government must invest in green jobs for Cumbria Climate Press release
Coal mine decision delayed for third time 01 Nov 2022 | 1 minute read Case against damaging and unnecessary mine as strong as ever Climate Press release
Coal mine legal challenge begins Tuesday 12 Jul 2024 | 1 minute read Government agreement that planning permission was unlawfully granted boosts challenge Climate Press release