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- Government documents ‘blow gaping hole’ in its case for Cumbrian coalmine Sat, 2 Mar 24, 5:00pmMichael Gove said UK needed coal to make steel, but business department papers drafted around same time say it will not
- Fresh calls to scrap Cumbrian coalmine amid steel industry’s green push Tue, 7 Nov 23, 5:00pmUK’s coal-hungry blast furnaces likely to be replaced, making economic case for mine ‘dead in the water’ says local MP
- Germany’s Krupp Mannesmann Steel Mill “In Danger of Failing Due to Financing”, Green Energy Costs Mon, 12 Dec 22, 5:00pmIf the plant were to be shuttered, production would likely be moved offshore to a location where energy is cheaper and environmental regulations lax.
- The Observer view on the indefensible decision to open a deep coalmine in a climate crisis | Observer editorial Sun, 11 Dec 22, 5:30pmThe government says the needs of UK steelmaking override the environmental impact. The industry thinks differentlyThe decision to approve a new £165m coalmine in Cumbria reveals an unpleasant truth about the government....
- New Cumbria coalmine: backlash grows as steel industry plays down demand Sun, 11 Dec 22, 6:00pm‘Red wall credentials’ suspected at Westminster as real reason for approval by Michael Gove
- Cumbria coalmine redundant before it even opens, say campaigners Mon, 16 May 22, 7:07pmFriends of the Earth says there will be no market for Whitehaven coal as Europe’s steelmakers move to ‘green steel’
- Steel boss dismisses claim that sector needs new Cumbrian coalmine Sun, 1 May 22, 5:00pmAs final decision looms on controversial pit, industry expert says there is no domestic market for its fuel
- Britain’s Steel Industry Hammered by Climate Change Taxes Mon, 28 Feb 22, 5:00pmCrippling climate change levies are forcing Britain’s steelmakers to cut production after a doubling in the cost of carbon emissions in just nine months.
- Energy crisis: UK government will only support firms on brink of closure Wed, 13 Oct 21, 2:55amIndustry leaders say means-tested package is no more than ‘flimsy sticking plaster’ for high energy costs
- Volvo to build steel cars without fossil fuels by 2026 Wed, 16 Jun 21, 3:00pmSwedish carmaker joins forces with steel firm to use technology that replaces coal with hydrogen
- ‘Absolutely ridiculous’: top scientist slams UK government over coalmine Sat, 20 Feb 21, 7:00pmExclusive: Prof Sir Robert Watson says backing of Cumbrian mine refutes claims of climate leadership
- Green steel industry could secure jobs future for Australia's coalmining heartland Mon, 11 May 20, 3:30amReport says steel made with renewable hydrogen could become a multibillion-dollar export industry employing 25,000 people in central Queensland and Hunter Valley
- Can slag heaps help save the planet? Sun, 23 Apr 17, 4:00pmBritish scientists are exploring ways to use the steel industry’s waste to capture carbon dioxide in the atmosphereThe Industrial Revolution left a deep mark on our world...
- The Guardian view on the UN climate change treaty: now for some action | Editorial Mon, 25 Apr 16, 4:40amIt was a spectacular signal of global intent on Friday when more than 170 governments signed up to the Paris deal. But it’s just the start of a long, hard roadThe danger of gala events like the official signing of the climate...
- Let's use Tata Steel to build the UK's wind turbines and green economy Thu, 7 Apr 16, 11:51pmThousands of Tata steel workers may soon be in need of employment. The vast majority of the infrastructure for a decarbonised energy sector is still to be built. Is it really that hard to put two and two together?