Good news from Cumbria where the local council has said it will reconsider the planning application for a new coal mine – see previous post.
While one can sympathise with the need for employment in the area, new jobs must consider the wider climate change impacts and be environmentally sustainable. Anything else is an abdication of responsibility by the council to the long-term welfare of its residents and us all. And while the potential damage from this mine may look small compared to other mines around the world, its damaging effects will last well into the future.
The time has passed for fudge, compromise and back room deals. Everyone – including local councils – needs to act now to safeguard the future.
You can add your voice by signing the petition here.
