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Whitehaven coal mine approval jeopardises UK’s international commitments
An analysis by Ember argues that the approval of the Whitehaven coal mine in Cumbria jeopardises the United Kingdom's international climate commitments, specifically the Global Methane Pledge. The report claims that the developer, West Cumbria Mining Limited (WCML), significantly understated expected methane emissions and overstated the potential for mitigation, leading to a total methane impact that could be 15 times greater than estimated.
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Whitehaven coal mine approval jeopardises UK's international commitments
Ember analysis suggests that the approved Whitehaven coal mine in Cumbria will emit significantly more methane than estimated by the developer, West Cumbria Mining Limited (WCML), potentially jeopardising the UK's international climate commitments.
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Document type: Report