Opencast coal mine application 'called in' over climate change concerns

Application for a mine in Northumberland will now be subject to a planning enquiry to determine if it is compatible with government climate change policyAn application for an opencast coal mine in Northumberland has been “called in” by the Government on climate grounds.
The proposals by Banks Mining for a surface mine for coal, sandstone and fire clay at Highthorn, between Widdrington Village and Druridge Bay, were given the green light by Northumberland county council in July. Conti