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Originally Posted by PISCES
I do care about the environment, very much so, but there is years and years of coal waiting to be mined, i think it cost more to import the coal from Germany our own countries people are looking for work, work they cannot find, i am sure the reopening of the mines would benefit everyone in this country, i am sure it would create profit, it would create jobs, it would get people back into work, paying into the tax system, and bring communities together again just my belief  |
Well I don't think it would help or happen.
BUT I do think your idea has merit, but I don't think opening mines is the answer - maybe put the money into something longer lasting. Even if you do get the coal out it's not going to last all that long.
Research into fusion maybe then we can get the people you mention building power stations like that.
Either way as I say it'd only be a temporary help with regards jobs. And I bet it would take a while to sort out - longer than the current government have left in power (potentially) and so I bet they wouldn't do it.