Government to ban new coal mining schemes

Britain to ban coal mines under Miliband’s net zero plans
Britain will ban new coal mines in a landmark decision that forms part of Ed Miliband’s drive to hit net zero.
Government to ban new coal mining schemes as UK turns to clean energy
Government to ban new coal mining schemes as UK turns to clean energy - Ministers confirmed they would bring forward legislation restricting the licensing of new coal mines.
UK government announces ban on new coal mines
The UK announced Thursday that it would introduce legislation to ban new coal mines, as the Labour government ramps up its plans to make Britain a clean energy leader.In Britain, the centre-left government has also ended a ban on new onshore wind projects -- announced by the Conservatives -- and put a stop to new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea.
Why has UK decided to ban new coal mines? What could the economic impact be?
The legislation is expected to have mixed economic effects. In the short term, regions dependent on coal mining may face job losses and economic challenges
UK government announces plan to ban new coal mines
Coal has gone from generating around 40% of the U.K.'s electricity supply in 2012 to 0% today, according to the country's government.
UK announces ban on new coal mines
This is part of the Labour government's plans to make Britain a clean energy leader.
UK becomes one of the first countries in the world to ban new coal mines
The UK will become one of the first countries in the world to ban new coal mines as the government announces restrictions to licences.
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