Whitehaven coal mine: Friends of the Earth to launch legal fight
Friends of the Earth claims the government "acted unlawfully" in approving the mine in Cumbria.
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Friends of the Earth claims the government "acted unlawfully" in approving the mine in Cumbria.
Friends of the Earth says significant climate impacts not taken into account when go-ahead was given
Environmental campaigners Friends of the Earth will take legal action against the UK government over its recent decision to grant planning permission for a new coal mine in Cumbria.
Communities secretary Michael Gove granted planning approval for the £165M Woodhouse Colliery in Cumbria last month. The decision immediately caused
Friends of the Earth claims the government "acted unlawfully" in approving the mine in Cumbria.