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First UK coal mine in 30 years wins approval
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December 7, 2022
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2:25Now PlayingThe first new coal mine in 30 years is to open in the UK after the government approved a controversial scheme in Cumbria.
The mine will produce coal for steel production and not energy according to the government.
But it's come under fire from climate activists, who say that more coal goes against previous pledges made to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
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