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The controversial decision to approve a new coalmine in Cumbria was met with dismay by UK environmental groups, with many wondering what it meant for a country that has pitched itself as a leader in the green energy revolution...

Some argue it’s a low-carbon alternative to importing coal, but others say Woodhouse Colliery would damage UK’s climate reputation

Renewed commitment to coal could scupper Britain’s aim to secure global phase-out pact at climate summit

Wood pellets are sold as a clean alternative to coal. But is the subsidised bioenergy boom accelerating the climate crisis?

Coal supplied just 2% of power in the first half of 2017, marking a steep decline from just five years ago, according to analysis by Imperial College

Last pit in Nottinghamshire closes, with the loss of hundreds of jobs, with owner UK Coal saying final mine in Yorkshire will shut later this year

UK Coal considering closure of Kellingley in Yorkshire and Thoresby in Nottinghamshire with loss of 1,300 jobsTwo of Britain's three remaining deep pit coal mines face closure in the next 18 months with the loss of more...

Up to 2,000 jobs at risk after UK Coal Operations hit by £300m losses and 'disastrous' Daw Mill mine fireBritain's largest producer of coal, UK Coal Operations, is understood to be seeking voluntary liquidation after a devastating...

Early in April 2013, Maltby colliery in South Yorkshire was closed for the final time. It marked yet another poignant and symbolic moment in the death of Britain's mining heritage. Locals held a parade through town to commemorate...

Earlier this month Maltby colliery in South Yorkshire closed down for good. At the end of a winter that saw 40% of our energy needs met by coal – most of it imported – we witnessed the poignant closing ceremonyNothing...

Most people in Warwickshire were unaware of UK's biggest mine on their doorstep until a devastating fire began a fortnight agoStanding in the shadow of a sign reading "tunnelling into the 21st century" at the entrance to...

More than 100 miners escaped safely at Daw Mill colliery but the future of the site is now in doubt, says UK CoalMore than 100 miners at a closure-threatened colliery have been safely evacuated after a severe underground...

This is a guest post by Professor Dave Rutledge (DaveR), of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

UK Coal's merger talks with Hargreaves Services postponed after £129m loss for 2009 and debts exceeding its valueUK Coal has put merger talks with Hargreaves Services on hold after announcing a huge increase in losses for...

Climate change activists storm Didcot power station and vow to stay 'as long as possible' in protest at new coal-fired sitesFossil fuel protesters occupied Didcot power station early yesterday morning, forcing it to switch...