Climate concerns could block financial backing for proposed coal mine

WHITEHAVEN (CU)_In March this year, the government of the United Kingdom announced plans to hold a public inquiry regarding the controversial application for a new coal mine on the Cumbrian coast, in North West England. The move was described by environmental campaigners as a “startling U-turn” since the officials had previously chosen not to intervene in the matter, despite concerns raised by climate activists. This decision to hold a public inquiry on the matter has created…