UK government announces ban on new coal mines
London (AFP) Nov 14, 2024
The UK announced Thursday that it would introduce legislation to ban new coal mines, as the Labour government ramps up its plans to make Britain a clean energy leader. The government said it would unveil the new law to restrict the future licensing of new coal mines "as soon as possible", describing it as a "crucial step" to tackling climate change. Environmental groups hailed the decisi
The UK announced Thursday that it would introduce legislation to ban new coal mines, as the Labour government ramps up its plans to make Britain a clean energy leader. The government said it would unveil the new law to restrict the future licensing of new coal mines "as soon as possible", describing it as a "crucial step" to tackling climate change. Environmental groups hailed the decisi