Friends of the Earth: Rejected Newcastle Coal Mine Plans Won't Be Appealed
June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021
LONDON, England, June 29 -- Friends of the Earth issued the following statement:
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Welcoming news that Banks Group will not be fighting Newcastle City Council's refusal to grant permission for an opencast mine at Dewley Hill, Friends of the Earth's north east campaigner, Simon Bowens, said.
"This is great news for both our climate and the local community who fought so hard to stop this mine going ahead.
"Dealing with the . . .
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Welcoming news that Banks Group will not be fighting Newcastle City Council's refusal to grant permission for an opencast mine at Dewley Hill, Friends of the Earth's north east campaigner, Simon Bowens, said.
"This is great news for both our climate and the local community who fought so hard to stop this mine going ahead.
"Dealing with the . . .