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Government will defend decision to protect Northumberland from coal mine

24 May 2018 | 1 minute read

The government will defend its refusal of planning permission for a highly destructive opencast coal mine at Druridge Bay in Northumberland.

Climate

General

Press release

“Very compelling reasons” not to open coal mine - minister

17 Mar 2021 | 1 minute read

Strongest indication yet of real opposition at heart of government to controversial mine

Climate

Press release

Planning officers recommend Newcastle City Council reject opencast coal mine

10 Dec 2020 | 1 minute read

Recommendation by planning officers today, that Newcastle City Council reject planning permission for an opencast coal mine at Dewley Hill, welcomed by Friends of the Earth

Climate

Press release

Top climate scientist warns PM over coal mine

04 Feb 2021 | 1 minute read

Criticism grows over government credibility ahead of crucial climate summit

Climate

Press release

Home insulation programme in West Cumbria could create as many jobs as proposed new mine

23 Nov 2022 | 2 minute read

Energy efficiency measures would save households hundreds of pounds

Climate

Press release

Joint letter to Michael Gove on Whitehaven coal mine 2022

25 Apr 2022 | 181 kB (PDF file)

In April 2022 Michael Gove has indicated he may approve the planning application for the Whitehaven coal mine. Friends of the Earth has joined 14 environmental NGOs and other organisations in signing a joint letter asking Michael Gove to refuse planning permission for the climate-wrecking development.