▶ News Wrap | HS2, Hammersmith Bridge, Crossrail and Lower Thames Crossing

This month's NCE News Wrap is out now, bringing you recent key stories in a quick five-minute roundup. The post ▶ News Wrap | HS2, Hammersmith Bridge, Crossrail and Lower Thames Crossing appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Decision on £165M Cumbria coal mine delayed again

The decision on whether to grant planning permission for a new coal mine in west Cumbria has been pushed back for the third time, with the decision now due on or before 8 December. The post Decision on £165M Cumbria coal mine delayed again appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Decision on £165M Cumbria coal mine delayed

The government has delayed its decision on whether to approve the controversial Woodhouse Colliery in Cumbria. The post Decision on £165M Cumbria coal mine delayed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Can proposed Cumbrian coal mine really reduce need for Russian imports?

The saga of a controversial proposal for a new coal mine in Cumbria has resurfaced this month, with differences of opinion over whether the mine will actually help the UK regain energy independence following Russia's invasion of the Ukraine. The post Can proposed Cumbrian coal mine really reduce need for Russian imports? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Cumbria coal mine plans ‘completely undermined’ by court ruling

Environmental group Friends of the Earth has presented new evidence to the West Cumbria coal mine inquiry, claiming that a recent Court of Appeal ruling for a different project could have an impact on the plans. The post Cumbria coal mine plans ‘completely undermined’ by court ruling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.