The year coal collapsed: 2016 was a turning point for Britain's electricity

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The UK's power mix is changing faster than anyone expected, and the trend looks set to continue

Socially and politically, 2016 was a momentous year for Britain. It was also a record breaking year for energy and the environment, but thankfully for all the right reasons. Britain's electricity was the...

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