Children's Environmental Protest Trumped by 'Jobs'

Schoolchildren in many countries object to their perceived lack of environmental action (particularly in relation to climate change) by the 'adults'. In Whitehaven, in the UK, local politicians of all 3 major parties, approve the setting up of a new deep coal mine 'because it will bring jobs to the area' (and will get some of its required energy from solar panels): Discuss.