London's High Court has ruled that Britain's authorization of its first new deep coal mine in northwest London in 2022 was unlawful, it said, cited by Reuters.

  • The decision comes after the Earth and South Lakeland Action on Climate Change contested the approval.
  • The coking coal mine was approved by the previous government.

COAL: London Rules UK Coal Mine Approval Unlawful

Last updated at:Sep-13 10:12By: Makani Joinville

London's High Court has ruled that Britain's authorization of its first new deep coal mine in northwest London in 2022 was unlawful, it said, cited by Reuters.

  • The decision comes after the Earth and South Lakeland Action on Climate Change contested the approval.
  • The coking coal mine was approved by the previous government.