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Britain Shuts Down Last Coal Plant, ‘Turning Its Back on Coal Forever’
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End of an era as Britain’s last coal-fired power plant shuts down
UK’s 142-year history of coal-fired electricity ends as turbines at Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant in Nottinghamshire stop for good. Britain’s only remaining coal power plant at Ratcliffe-on-Soar in ...17 hours ago -
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U.K. closing its last coal-fired power plant
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
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Britain Is the First Major Economy to Stop Using Coal. It’s a Risky Experiment.
Few in Britain will mourn the passing of coal, but it’s hard not to feel a little nervous about what, at its heart, is an experiment, one fraught with danger.10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Landmark moment as UK closes last coal power station
The UK's last coal power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, is due to end operations on Monday.6 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Jimmy Carter is Turning 100. Here’s What He’s Seen Over The Last Century
The 39th president, who remains under home hospice care, will turn 100 on Tuesday, Oct. 1,Yesterday
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Zelensky Returns to Russian Strikes in Eastern Ukraine and Counterattacks in Kursk Region
Cities across Ukraine have suffered airstrikes in recent days, and Moscow is pressing a slow advance in the east. Kyiv has hit back against arms depots, trying to disrupt Russian logistics.3 hours ago - Ukraine -
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Le Pen and Her Party Go on Trial in France on E.U. Embezzlement Charges
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As Mexico’s President Steps Down, Some Laud His Legacy, but Others Fear It
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Iran Projects Caution After Israeli Strikes Against Hezbollah
Leaders in Tehran suggested it would be the Lebanese militia that would strike back at Israel after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah and bombings in Beirut.21 hours ago - Iran