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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brian Melley

High Court rejects the UK's first new coal mine in 30 years

Jon Super

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A judge on Friday rejected plans for the United Kingdom’s first new coal mine in three decades, delivering a victory for climate groups who challenged the project's claim it would have zero impact on global emissions.

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