Environmental campaigners have accused the government of 'becoming a superpower in climate hypocrisy'
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"The mine seeks to be net zero in its operations and is expected to contribute to local employment and the wider economy." He said: "How can we possibly expect other countries to rein in fossil fuel extraction when we're building new coal mines here? He added: "Instead of grasping the opportunity to lead the world in a clean and green industrial revolution, here we are clinging on to the dirty coal that powered and poisoned the Victorian era.
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