Coal end date shows real leadership. But what should replace it?
The UK's pledge to close coal plants by 2025 sends a powerful message ahead of the Paris climate change talks
The UK is the first major economy to have a clear exit strategy from coal. By 2025 all stations will be offline, following an announcement from Amber Rudd yesterday. That is a big deal for the UK because...
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