Opencast coal mine planned for Northumberland coast
by Rachel Salvidge for ENDS Report, part of the Guard from Environment | The Guardian on (#1J0FD)
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, reports ENDS
A new surface coal mine could be created on the scenic Northumberland coast if an application is approved next month.
Banks Mining wants to create a three million tonne (Mt) opencast mine which will operate for seven years from an area of 250 hectares at Druridge Bay, between Widdrington and Cresswell.