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Reports: All Dutch coal plants to close by 2030 as coalition deal finalised

11 October 2017 • 2 min read

Months after Dutch elections, parties reach coalition deal to govern including plan to end coal-fired power in the country within 13 years

The Netherlands has become the latest country to signal an end to coal-fired power, reportedly setting a date to close all its coal plants by 2030 as part of a deal between political parties to form a...

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