The UK goes "coal free" for two weeks

The UK has not used coal to generate electricity for two weeks and this is the longest time since the 1880s. Coal is no longer an economically viable energy source and with global pressure mounting on reducing climate change, the UK has had to act.

The government plans to phase out all its remaining coal-powered plants by 2025. There are 7 remaining plants. This is happening as we rely more on natural gas to power the country. Also, more renewable energies are being used and with greater success. For example, the amount of solar power used was also at its highest amount in May with a quarter of the UKs energy being produced by the sun on the 14th May. For more on this story, check out the following article...

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