Justice Holgate ruled that the assumptions supporting the Whitehaven coal mine's approval were "legally flawed," highlighting environmental impacts were insufficiently considered in the original decision.
Environmentalists celebrated the ruling as a significant victory, stressing that any new evaluation of the coal mine must comprehensively address environmental concerns and the negative climate impact.
Duncan Pollard from SLACC expressed optimism for a re-evaluation of the project, emphasizing that sustainable jobs in West Cumbria should be prioritized over this mining development.
Friends of the Earth's Niall Toru stated that the mine's approval was unfounded, arguing its coal was unnecessary and its approval contradicts the UK's climate objectives.
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