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Review will form part of aim to lead the way on tackling climate change and achieving net zero emissions by 2050
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Coal Authority’s mine water treatment scheme design and build framework is a key part of our strategy to prevent water pollution from historical coal mines.
19th century country house affected by historical mining at Thoresby Colliery
Coal Authority’s Lynemouth scheme can now treat more than 6 billion litres of mine water every year.
Changes will reduce energy, water and chemical usage at the former Frances colliery site in Dysart, near Kirkcaldy, on the East Fife coalfield.
Study of our Woolley and Strafford mine water treatment schemes recorded 31 different species of birds.
Following the unprecedented rainfall and flooding brought by recent storms, the Welsh and UK Governments have asked the Coal Authority to coordinate vital public safety work.
Engineers design permanent solution after homes in Wallace Lane, Whelley, are damaged.
We'll continue to work closely with partners to protect people and property.
The meeting followed recent storms across Wales
Better understanding of a potential new energy resource for coalfield areas is being researched by a PhD student in conjunction with the Coal Authority.
Britain’s reliance on coal for electricity has dropped from 70% in 1990 to less than 3% today.
Construction of a district heating scheme utilising mine water energy is set to begin in spring at development in County Durham.
A summary of Coal Authority engineering works completed following Eckington Colliery's closure.
Coal Authority works with partners to develop high-tech unit.
Department of International Trade arranges mining study visit to the UK.
Our Taff Merthyr mine water treatment scheme, near Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil, protects the Taff Bargoed from pollution from an abandoned coal mine.
International visitors learn from our experience of using reed beds to treat mine water.
Loughborough Grammar School wins regional heats of Geological Society of London’s national schools challenge, held at British Geological Survey in Nottingham.
Government ends support for fracking in England on the basis of new scientific analysis, published today.
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