Amber Rudd vows to close coal-fired stations by 2025 but says balance has swung too far in favour of green policiesThe UK will close all coal-fired power plants by 2025,the first major country to conclude so, but will fill the capacity gap largely with fresh gas and nuclear plants rather than cleaner alternatives.
The announcement came in a speech by the energy secretary, or Amber Rudd,which she described as a “reset” of Britain’s energy policy on Wednesday. Related: Goodbye to Cockenzie power station, a cathedral to coal Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com