We don't need this mine.
It won't lower bills, provide energy security, or offer secure jobs. Here's why... 🧵
#NoNewCoal
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It won't lower bills, provide energy security, or offer secure jobs. Here's why... 🧵
#NoNewCoal
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…
The Whitehaven mine would produce coking coal for steel production - not for energy - and 85-90% of the coal will be exported.
And the coal produced would replace imports from the U.S., not from Russia.
And the coal produced would replace imports from the U.S., not from Russia.
The jobs created by this mine will be minimal and short term.
Instead of jobs in a dying industry, the people of Whitehaven deserve secure jobs in clean industries like electric cars, home insulation and renewable energy.
Instead of jobs in a dying industry, the people of Whitehaven deserve secure jobs in clean industries like electric cars, home insulation and renewable energy.
The science is clear - there must be no new fossil fuel projects if we're to meet climate targets & protect our planet.
This mine won't provide energy security or secure jobs, & will damage our planet for years.
Michael Gove must make the right decision & reject this mine.
This mine won't provide energy security or secure jobs, & will damage our planet for years.
Michael Gove must make the right decision & reject this mine.
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