60 years after Aberfan: coal tips still loom over Welsh valleys
21 October 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster…
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Coal2Canopy Varteg case study
Coal2Canopy was inspired by a 30-year research project studying successful…
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New coal mining in England Banned!
New coal mining in England Banned! Yesterday the UK Government released its updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in which it has banned new coal mining in England. This is welcomed by Coal Action Network and our supporters who have worked to oppose new coal mines for many years. This updated policy prevents local authorities…
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Where our coal comes from
Where our coal comes from UK industries still hooked on coal Despite 2024 being a momentous year for UK coal mining and use, the fight’s not over. The UK steel and cement sectors (and to a lesser extent, bricks) are the largest users of coal following the closing down of the UK’s last coal-fired power…
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Glan Lash opencast extension refused…again
Glan Lash opencast extension refused…again Carmarthenshire County Council has rejected Bryn Bach Coal Ltd’s second attempt to expand and extend the currently dormant Glan Lash opencast coal mine, amidst hundreds of hand-written and online objections from residents in the county (see below for a small selection). The decision reflects a clear, strategic commitment to climate…
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The Planning Playbook
The Planning Playbook A guide to challenging extractive applications near you Foreword This guide draws on 18 years of organisational knowledge fighting opencast coal mine applications. This was always shoulder-to-shoulder with local communities trying to preserve their local environment, way of life, and often motivated by the looming threat of global climate chaos. Coal Action…
