UK’s last coal-fired power plant to close after more than 100 years
Al Jazeera
Britain’s transition to net zero is changing the country’s energy landscape.
Britain’s last coal-fired power plant is shutting down, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial Revolution.
The Ratcliffe-on-Soar station in central England will finish its final shift at midnight on Monday after more than half a century of turning coal into power.
The United Kingdom’s government has hailed the closure as a milestone in efforts to generate all of Britain’s energy from renewable sources by 2030.
Plant manager Peter O’Grady said it was “an emotional day.”
“When I started my career 36 years ago, none of us imaged a future without coal generation in our lifetimes,” he told the Associated Press news agency.
European Council says 14 individuals and entities subject to asset freeze and travel ban.
Vinatier, who works for a Swiss conflict mediation group, was detained as ties between France and Russia deteriorated.
As the war enters its 963rd day, these are the main developments.
Harris says second Trump term would be ‘dangerous’ as presidential candidates hold duelling rallies in key swing state.
Drones are trapping families in the al-Faluja area of Jabalia in northern Gaza as the Israeli army plants explosives.
Canada accuses Indian government agents of being involved in ‘serious criminal activity’, a claim India rejects.
Meteorologists are reporting abuse as misinformation swirls around recent deadly storms that hit the southeastern US.
Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano oversaw the translocation of five elephants to the expansive Aberdare National Park.
Israeli attack kills at least 10 Palestinians queuing for food at a distribution centre in Jabalia, northern Gaza.
Summiting all 14 “eight-thousanders” is considered the peak of mountaineering aspirations.