Spain to close most coal mines after striking EUR250m deal

Agreement with unions includes early retirement for miners, re-skilling and environmental restorationSpain is to shut down most of its coal mines by the end of the year after government and unions struck a deal that will mean EUR250m (?221m) will be invested in mining regions over the next decade.Pedro Sánchez's new leftwing administration has moved quickly on environmental policy, abolishing a controversial "sunshine tax" on the solar industry, and announcing the launch of Spain's long-delayed national climate plan next month. Continue reading...