Today marks an end of an era as UK becomes the first G7 nation to turn off its last power plant, after pioneering the world's first coal-fired power station at Holborn Viaduct 142-years ago.
The closure of the UK's last coal-fired power station is important milestone in UK's efforts to reduce carbon emissions as the country moves towards renewable energy.
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Last UK coal power station closes
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| The United Kingdom will today close its last coal fired power plant. The closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station marks the end of the coal power era in the country, making the UK the first G7 nation and advanced, industrialised country to achieve this goal. In 2012, the UK was still generating around 40% of its [...] |
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