How the UK is risking a coal power revival without a higher carbon price

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Aurora Energy Research report warns that plan to phase out coal power in the UK could falter unless Treasury increases carbon price

The government's new Clean Growth Strategy could face its first major test as early as next month, after the publication of a new report today warned coal power could be revived in the UK if the Treasury...

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