UK runs without coal power for three days in a row

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Demand lower following recent warm weather, making it easier for gas, renewables and nuclear to cover UK's needs

The UK has been powered without coal for three days in a row, setting a new record and underlining the polluting fuel's rapid decline. Coal has historically been at the cornerstone of the UK's electricity...

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