As final decision looms on controversial pit, industry expert says there is no domestic market for its fuel
UK ‘would be seen as worst hypocrite imaginable’ if plans for deep mine are approved, say environmentalists
Expert tells inquiry WCM’s plans are not legally compliant under UK and EU’s policy framework
Opponents say document contradicts company’s claim it will principally supply industries closer to home
Communities react with shock to news they are being considered as locations for underground facility
Tory MPs and local leaders in Cumbria are furious over decision to put plans for new deep mine on hold
Communities secretary cited climate change and controversy for ‘calling in’ deep coalmine decision
Estimate comes after government reversed its position that mine plan did not conflict with climate policy
Move by local government secretary to call in planning application puts controversial scheme on hold
Call comes at event hosted by UK government, which is under pressure over planned coalmine in Cumbria
Group tells Robert Jenrick it intends to contest his decision not to challenge plans for new deep mine
Planning proposal for project near Whitehaven has faced widespread opposition from environmentalists
The debate over the planned Cumbrian coalmine creates a false dichotomy between prosperity and climate protection, writes Tim Crosland, while John Dark calls for investment in alternative fuel production
Local divisions over Woodhouse Colliery scheme echo rows playing out at national level
Planning permission granted to Cumbria project that will extract 2.7m tonnes of coal per year
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