Government faces backlash following controversial coal mine approval. Adam gets instant reaction from Chris Mason, following news that the Cumbria coal mine has been approved, despite concern from some about its climate impacts.Also, with all the cold weather warnings, the BBC’s James Gallagher tells us how the cold affects our bodies, and Scotland’s national clinical director, Professor Jason Leitch, gives his health advice on how to stay safe and warm in the coming days.This episode of Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Chris Flynn and Cat Farnsworth. The technical producer was Mike Regaard and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

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