The idea that the UK needs to build a new coal mine with the estimated emission of 8m tonnes CO2/year in 2021 seems absurd. But before making that decision, let's read some facts.
Here is a fantastic thread by @MikeBernersLee on many of the arguments from both sides and links to more resources https://twitter.com/MikeBernersLee/status/1357259696034430978
And if you wonder what a top climate scientist @DrJamesEHansen has to say about the decision to build a new coal mine in the UK https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/feb/04/top-climate-scientist-warns-pm-over-contemptuous-cumbria-coalmine-plan
Top climate scientist warns PM over 'contemptuous' Cumbria coal mine plan

Exclusive: James Hansen calls on Johnson to stop support for fossil fuels in letter ahead of UN climate summit

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/feb/04/top-climate-scientist-warns-pm-over-contemptuous-cumbria-coalmine-plan
If you don't care about what experts have to say, then maybe listen to this 6-yr old girl who will live to bear the ultimate consequences when she grows up https://twitter.com/3d3dave/status/1357268098504622086
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