Friends of the Earth urges Michael Gove to reject planning permission for the Cumbrian coal mine branded 'absolutely indefensible' by government climate advisors.
… to the planning inquiry, West Cumbria Mining was clear that its target is replacing … the Russian invasion of Ukraine, West Cumbria Mining has not claimed that its coal would …
'The rush to mine this pristine and unexplored environment risks creating terrible impacts that cannot be reversed.'
… Attenborough urges halt to deep sea mining plans Brendan Montague | 12th March … systems and its carbon storage function. “Mining the deep sea could create a devastating … to put in place a moratorium on all deep sea mining – a call I wholeheartedly support.” The …
Villagers are using the law to take on lignite mining in Germany.
… Human rights not mining rights Staff Reporter | 22nd October … News ClientEarth RWE Climate Breakdown Coal Mining Editor’s Picks Change Makers … are using the law to take on lignite mining in Germany. German energy giant RWE – …
Gove stokes environmental anger by approving first new coal mine in 30 years.
… In The Hole UK Government Climate Breakdown Mining Editor’s Picks Artist's impression of … UK Government, condemned the decision as undermining UK efforts to reach net zero. “The UK’s …
Far from 'hippies versus miners', this was a former mining community which took on a developer and won, again and again.
… 19th August 2020 | Comment Climate Breakdown Mining Durham council said no to opencast Far … 'hippies versus miners', this was a former mining community which took on a developer and … campaigns: clued-up local people, many with mining heritage who care fiercely about their …
The government’s recent approval of the proposal to open a new coking coal mine in West Cumbria is an example of such climate nationalism in action.
… Comment Climate Nationalism West Cumbria Coal Mining Climate Breakdown Editor’s Picks … will occur. And even if it does, the US mining companies may switch at least some of …
Banks Mining application for Highthorn near Druridge Bay, Northumberland, turned down by communities secretary Robert Jenrick.
… | 9th September 2020 | News Climate Breakdown Mining Coal Banks Mining Friends Of The Earth Druridge Bay Banks Mining application for Highthorn near Druridge …
Extinction Rebellion promises 40 days' protest during the Christian period of Lent which begins today.
… February 2020 News Climate Breakdown Coal Mining Extinction Rebellion Change Makers … predicting more will come throughout the day. Mining They are calling on Durham County … The campaigners said that extending the mining operation went against the commitment …
Minister will make announcement about Banks Mining's three million tonne open-cast mine beside Druridge Bay in Northumberland by April 7.
… April 2020 News Climate Breakdown Coal Banks Mining 23392422-1.jpg Minister will make announcement about Banks Mining's three million tonne open-cast mine … Government lawyers have written to Banks Mining to say a recommendation has been made …
Banks Mining's operations at its Bradley surface mine in County Durham have ceased.
… coal Tom Wilkinson | 18th August 2020 | News Mining Climate Breakdown Banks Mining Friends Of The Earth Banks Group Banks Mining's operations at its Bradley surface …
Britain’s climate 'leadership' is based on the profoundly unjust and violent transition that was the defeat of the 1980s miners' strike.
… Coal Gas UK Government Neoliberalism Mining … workers to shape political decision making. Mining as a source of employment in the UK had … indefinite strike started within the coal mining sector. This is not the place to …
Rishi Sunak has been selected by the Tory party to become the next prime minister. Let's hope he u-turns on the environment.
Ready for Rishi? Brendan Montague | 24th October 2022 | News UK Government Conservative Party Climate Breakdown Economics Good Law Project 50999260913_e42057f3af_b.jpg Rishi Sunak has been selected …
Belém in Brazil will host the COP30 international climate summit. But the city is struggling to deal with basic environmental and health issues.
… riches through destructive ventures like mining, land grabbing, and logging. "Although … exposing unsettling details regarding illicit mining operations occurring in the state of … Conflicts IDEFLOR-Bio issued a license to the mining company Mineração Carará, permitting …
We may be on the verge of a massive, non-linear social transformation to a decarbonised economy. The question is which will tip first - us or the planet?
Which will tip first - us or the planet? Aaron Thierry | 28th July 2020 News Science And Systems Systems Tipping Points Climate Breakdown Science Tipping points We may be on the verge of a massive, …
Building workers’ movements for a just transition and against false solutions to the climate crisis.
… has invested heavily in false solutions is mining. Automation, IT and labour … The biggest investment ever committed by the mining industry to fight climate change.” It’s … Retaining the same agricultural and mining systems, but without workers, is being …
Lloyd’s of London is the only major European insurer which has not committed to stop providing coverage for any fossil fuel projects.
… Lloyd’s of London 'undermining global climate action' Lindsay Keenan | … underwriting room, knowing that they are undermining the climate efforts of other insurers, … other insurers have left, Lloyd’s is undermining the positive steps that climate leaders …
The second in a three-part interview on capitalism and climate breakdown from Political Economy for the End Times.
… reserves will all be mined—and the process of mining will in itself take an immense amount … asteroids to bring them closer to earth, for mining. This way, we can all be billionaires, … by a sleight of hand, by imagining asteroid mining. Now all of this has to be done very …
Review of No Miracles Needed: how today’s technology can save our climate and clean our air, by Mark Jacobson.
… – treat them solely as technological systems. Mining Emissions from urban transport? … For Jacobson, by contrast, while lithium mining “causes environmental degradation”, it is not as bad as coal mining, and, besides, “traditional lithium …
Why and how we must welcome human migration in a warming world. Part 2 of 2.
A hostile environment Andrew Simms | 3rd August 2022 | Comment Climate Breakdown Immigration Migration Mo Farah Economics 990756_5000m_winnaar_mo_farah_14822734038.jpg Why and how we must welcome …
Without women’s full participation and freedom from violence, oppression, and discrimination, our efforts to address the climate crises will be an absolute failure.
… national coordinator for Women Affected by Mining United in Action (WAMUA), said: “Around … piled upon those caused by poverty. “In most mining affected communities, men leave home to …
Climate breakdown represents an opportunity for ecofascists around the world. The rise of nationalism in India shows how this is playing out today.
… jealousy – inimical to human development". Mining Elsewhere, Modi has called for "special … the government released plans to exempt "coal mining, cement plants, chemical fertilizers, … government released plans to allow more coal mining, cement plants, chemical fertilizers, …