On Wed, 5 Nov 2003 09:28:56 +0000, Clive wrote:

In message , David J Rainey
writes

The pits were shut because the coal they produced was too expensive and
recoverable reserves were only 0.2% of world totals. The loss of
related jobs is sad and painful. But it merely extends and prolongs the
pain for both miners and taxpayers to artificially support an industry
which is doomed.
When North sea gas runs out, what are we going to do then to replace it,
the best source of heat for the community.

Pipe it in from Russia or tanker LNG from anywhere. Some while to go before
you'll need to learn the art of skinning furry animals.

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