Informal briefing to Welsh Government on Aberpergwm and Welsh coal
On the 30th November Coal Action Network held an event in the Welsh Parliament highlighting the issues with Aberpergwm underground coal mine.
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Invite your Members of the Senedd to a briefing on coal in Wales
Will you invite your Members of the Senedd to a briefing on basic income & the transition to a zero carbon economy, and the latest on the expansion of Aberpergwm colliery and other Welsh coal problems? The event takes place on the 30th November.
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Coal is finite, but we are relentless
FINITE features the Campaign to Protect Pont Valley and the occupation of the Hambacher forest. It shows how, through relentless campaigning, direct action and creative protest, concerned people stopped destruction of the remaining Hambacher forest in the Rhineland, Germany and prevent Banks Group from expanding in the Pont Valley, Durham, UK.
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“Scotland … has drawn a line, the era of coal is over”
The Scottish government has stated that the “era of coal is over”. Lorna Slater, Co-leader of the Scottish Greens, announced the preferred position against coal mining, for all types of coal. This is essentially a ban on coal mining in Scotland, similar to the one on fracking.
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Lloyd’s of London ‘olive branch’ or another greenwashing endeavour?
Lloyd’s of London Chairman, Bruce Carnegie-Brown, has reportedly offered an ‘olive branch to eco-activists.’ Having listened to his comments, we’re not so sure – and we certainly won’t be placated until the insurance industry’s actions start speaking louder than their words. Read our response to the latest greenwashing from the insurance industry.
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The UK picture for coal in numbers
Each year, the UK government releases a Digest of UK Energy Statistics report. The most recent was released in July 2022, covering the year 2021. The steady decrease of coal in recent years was not so pronounced between 2020 and 2021. There was a record low use of coal for energy generation in 2020.
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Write to your MP to stop the Whitehaven coal mine proposal
The decision to stop or allow the proposed 61.4 million tonne coal mine has been delayed. We are keen to apply as much pressure to stop the mine as possible. Please join us in writing to your MP now to ask that they do everything in their power to stop the mine.
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Whitehaven coal mine decision delayed – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is no excuse to mine
Several years ago West Cumbria Mining Ltd, backed by an Australian company applied to extract coal from a new underground coking coal mine under the sea by Whitehaven, Cumbria. A decision has been delayed to December. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is an additional reason to keep fossil fuels in the ground, not mine more coal.
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Aberpergwm and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act
There is a law in Wales that helps the country all work together to improve the environment, the economy, the society and the culture. For people, for the planet. For now, and for our future. It is called the Well-being of Future Generations Act. Is it compatible with a coal mine extension at Aberpergwm?
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Coal Action Network protest outside of Lloyd’s of London AGM
Last Thursday, 18th May, Coal Action Network protested outside of Lloyd’s of London, for their role in insuring the expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline (TMX) and the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
