Banks Mining wanted to dig England's largest opencast coal mine on the Northumberland coast at Druridge Bay. But local campaigners fought back and won. Find out about the Druridge Bay case.
“It is especially important now, as we plan for a future after the dreadful Covid-19 pandemic, that the UK invests in low-carbon, resilient infrastructure. A new runway at Heathrow is the opposite of what we need to be building.”
When plans for a coal mine at Nant Llesg in Wales were rejected in September 2018, the writing was on the wall for coal. And now the Welsh government has taken a big step further.
Buses are a lifeline for many people – and the planet. Free bus travel for under 30s is an idea whose time has come. You shouldn’t need a ticket to ride, writes Laura MacKenzie our transport campaigner.
It’s the dawn of a new era. The UK has a new government and an opportunity to set the course for a more climate and nature-friendly future. Find out what we think the government’s top priorities should be over the coming weeks and beyond.
