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UK climate campaigners challenge approval of new coal mine in High Court

by July 18, 2024
written by July 18, 2024

Climate campaigners have initiated legal proceedings in the High Court to challenge the UK’s approval of the Woodhouse Colliery project, the first new coal mine in the country in 30 years.

Hearings commenced on Tuesday, marking a significant legal confrontation over the future of coal mining in the UK.

What’s the Woodhouse Colliery project?

In December 2022, the UK’s previous Conservative government approved the development of the Woodhouse Colliery project in Whitehaven, northwest England, spearheaded by West Cumbria Mining (WCM).

The mine is intended to extract metallurgical coal, a key component in steelmaking, to support the industry during the transition to Net Zero over the coming decades.

Earlier this year, WCM announced that it would begin preparatory work before starting full construction no later than early 2025.

This announcement came alongside news that the High Court would hear challenges to the government’s approval of the mine on 16-18 July, brought forward by two climate action groups.

Labour government retracts support

The new Labour government, in a significant policy shift, withdrew its support for the coal mine project last week.

Angela Rayner, the UK’s new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, acknowledged an “error of law” in the initial approval process from December 2022.

This retraction of support could bolster the case of the climate campaigners, who argue that the coal mine project is incompatible with the UK’s climate goals.

Legal challenges by climate groups

Friends of the Earth and South Lakes Action on Climate Change (SLACC) have filed separate but related legal challenges against the government’s approval of the mine.

The High Court hearings will scrutinise whether the approval process adhered to legal requirements, particularly in the context of the UK’s climate commitments.

This legal battle follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling last month, which determined that a local council had unlawfully granted approval for an onshore oil drilling project without adequately considering the emissions from the oil’s future use.

This ruling has significant implications for new fossil fuel projects across the UK.

Statements from climate action groups

The government’s retraction of support for the Woodhouse Colliery project has been welcomed by climate campaigners.

Friends of the Earth’s senior lawyer, Niall Toru, stated that the justification for the coal mine is “rapidly evaporating” and expressed hope that the court would revoke the planning permission.

Maggie Mason of SLACC emphasised the urgency of the situation, stating, “We cannot let this go unchallenged. New coal mines are not climate neutral.”

Implications for the UK’s climate policies

The outcome of this High Court case could have far-reaching implications for the UK’s approach to fossil fuel projects.

The retraction of government support for the Woodhouse Colliery project indicates a potential shift in policy towards stricter scrutiny of new fossil fuel developments.

As the UK aims to meet its Net Zero targets, the role of coal and other fossil fuels in the country’s energy mix is under increasing scrutiny.

The legal challenges to the Woodhouse Colliery project highlight the tension between economic development and environmental sustainability.

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