October 19, 2021 - A pressure group opposed to plans for a new coking coal mine off the coast of Whitehaven is urging the Government to introduce a traffic light system to keep the community safe.

Radiation Free Lakeland fears that the mine could be responsible for earthquakes, similar to those caused by fracking.

Its members are concerned that it would affect the nearby Sellafield complex.

The group said: “The seismic and subsidence impacts could release 75 years-worth of radioactive waste accumulated by the UK and much of the rest of the world now sitting at Sellafield.

“The coal mine could yet be the catalyst to end all eras.”

A public inquiry was recently held into West Cumbria Mining’s plans for the £165 million mine.

Planning Inspector Stephen Normington heard from the company and objectors and is now formulating a recommendation.

A public inquiry was recently held into West Cumbria Mining’s plans for the £165 million mine.

Planning Inspector Stephen Normington heard from the company and objectors and is now formulating a recommendation.