Friends of the Earth's Craig Bennett argues the justification for new coal mines is collapsing - it is time for the government to act
When Sajid Javid refused planning permission for an opencast coal mine at Druridge Bay in Northumberland, he said that "the scheme would have an adverse effect on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change...
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