Supporters say the mining project will create many jobs in a region that has been hit hard economically by mine and factory closures in recent decades. However, there is great resistance because the construction of coal mines is contrary to the global fight against climate change. Greenhouse gases from burning coal (such as steel and power plants) contribute the most to climate change. Reducing and eliminating coal use and production is considered critical to achieving climate goals.
Environmental organizations were angry with the UK government’s decision, but the UK government’s independent climate consultants were also unhappy with the decision. In recent years, there has been resistance to the construction of the mine. The fact that permission had been granted was not well received. “Eliminating coal use is the most obvious requirement for achieving… Net Zero “, said chairman John Gummer. “This decision will increase global emissions.”
From Net Zero Gummer was referring to the British government’s ambitious climate goals. The country has passed legislation to reduce its net emissions of all greenhouse gases to zero by 2050. In other words, to become climate neutral. Critics wonder whether Britain can still achieve that. The construction of coal mines undermines credibility, he said.
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