UK government authorizes coal mine project for first time in 30 years

UK Housing and Development Minister Michael Gove has approved a coal mine project in the north-west Cumbria region, the government said in a statement.

In the statement, “This coal will be used in the steel production phase, which will have to be imported from abroad if it is not produced in the country. It will not be used for electricity generation.” statement was included.

It was reported in the British press that the mine is expected to extract 2.8 million tons of coal a year with an investment of £165 million, noting that the government has granted a license to a coal mine for the first time. time in 30 years.

On the other hand, experts affirm that the mine will generate 400,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year once it enters into operation.

A Greenpeace statement criticized that the UK “has chosen to be a superpower in climate hypocrisy” rather than a leader in climate consciousness.

The British government has previously reported that it aims to achieve zero carbon emissions in the country by 2050. (BRITISH AUTOMOBILE CLUB)