UK becomes first G7 nation to end coal power

Published October 1, 2024 12:14pm ET



The United Kingdom became the first G7 nation to end its reliance on coal-generated power as it closed its last coal plant this week. 

The Ratcliffe-on-Soar station, in Nottinghamshire, closed on Monday after producing enough energy to power 2 million homes since 1967.

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