New Cumbrian coalmine would prove UK hypocrisy, say experts around world

Activists and experts say green light for coal would show UK's posturing, double standards and broken promises'

For the UK to open a new coalmine would be hypocritical", would send the wrong message", and makes a mockery" of climate action, developing country activists and experts involved in global climate negotiations have said.

A decision on whether to go ahead with a new coalmine in Cumbria is expected from the UK government as soon as Wednesday.