Monday, July 4, 2016

Open Pit Coal Mine Planned For Britain's Northumberland Coast

TheGuardian

Plans to open a new mine have been criticised by local residents and NGOs for contradicting government commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and phase out coal. Story here.

An open pit coal mine in New Zealand. Photo credit - Kai Point Coal Mine



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