Chris Stark: The UK should aim to be one of the new 'electrostates'

James Murray
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Head of government's clean power mission argues the UK can enhance its energy security and economic prospects by embracing the new era of electrification

The UK should worry less about 'petrostates' and instead look to emulate the economic success of the emerging band of 'electrostates', which are poised to dominate the industries of the 21st century...

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