Final attempt to stop coal mine
Anti-coal campaigners are in court today in a final attempt to block the extension of a coal mine at Aberpergwm in south Wales.
Source: theecologist.org
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Anti-coal campaigners are in court today in a final attempt to block the extension of a coal mine at Aberpergwm in south Wales.
Ffos-y-Fran mine is dubbed a "neighbour from hell" as authorities fear for the future of the site.
The giant Ffos-y-Fran mine, near Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, is the size of 400 football pitches and about 656ft (200m) deep.
Ffos-y-Fran mine is dubbed a "neighbour from hell" as authorities fear for the future of the site.
Figures show Ffos-y-Fran mine has produced 300,00 tonnes of coal since planning permission expired.