Dirty coal power plants could still be running in 2030, scientists warn

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Imperial study finds current policy may not be sufficient to close UK's dirtiest fossil fuel stations and says further legislation is needed

The UK's coal power stations could operate into the 2030s and risk breaching mandatory emissions reduction targets unless the government acts, a report has found. David Cameron has pledged to close...

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