Comments on: Victory! We stopped Ffos-y-fran opencast from extending coal operations!

By: Mrs Christine Curwen

Mrs Christine Curwen — Sat, 13 May 2023 16:05:50 +0000

As a daughter of a miner and a climate campaigner, well done.

By: Owen Jordan

Owen Jordan — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:11:54 +0000

Victory, yes, and not before time. However, this is just one aspect of planet smashing, and even in south Wales there are still councils who have been bought by the coal mining industry and press for more mining at every opportunity. One small battle going the right way has to be viewed for what it is – and the effort needed to get just that – and should not be confused with the simple fact that those in government in the UK are still in the pockets of the fossil fuel industry. Big Time. The War is neither won, nor is the ultimate defeat of the evil doers – coal is not in itself evil – probable, let alone certain.

By: Derek West

Derek West — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:54:31 +0000

This decision is welcome although belated, the subsidies for fossil fuel are beyond stupid,
5 trillion$ a year globally, Our leaders need to wake up and realise the consequences of continued CO2 emissions.

By: Lionel Playford

Lionel Playford — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:16:38 +0000

Why wasn’t there a legally binding contract with the mine owner to restore the landscape once the mining permit ended? If there was, then they should have been putting enough money aside to cover the cost. That figure should have been part of their financial viability calculations before they started mining. Up here in the North Pennines we are still dealing with the legacy of river and soil pollution nearly 100 years after the end of lead mining. They mustn’t be allowed to walk away from their environmental and social responsibilities otherwise the community will be left with long term problems and an eyesore. I won a Blue Peter competition in the early 70s to design an open cast mine restoration scheme so we were thinking about these issues way back then. My scheme restored and enhanced nature and created amenities for local people.

By: Miss Julia Dean

Miss Julia Dean — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:24:41 +0000

I am ecstatic reading this. This is a major victory for the community the country and the planet. People power is powerful. I’m so proud to have played a small part in this. 😊💕

By: Simon Hodgson

Simon Hodgson — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:56:13 +0000

Wonderful news – very well done everyone in achieving a classic David v Goliath victory, giving us all hope for a better greener future.

By: Robert Palgrave

Robert Palgrave — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:36:04 +0000

Brilliant news! So pleased for local residents. Well done all

By: Mike Orton

Mike Orton — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:30:43 +0000

Whoop-pee!!!!! Let’s keep the “domino’s falling”