Ticking time bonds: Scottish open cast coal leaves legacy of ...
WEBFeb 25, 2014 · The green light for a new open cast coal mine in Midlothian, Scotland, has opened up an ageold debate on the effect a mine can have on local communities. The plans, which will see ten million tonnes of coal excavated over ten years at the 500acre Cauldhall site, have been welcomed by some as a much needed source of jobs and .