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The UK got rid of coal—where’s it going next?

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74% Informative

The United Kingdom will close its last coal-fired power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar , on September 30, 2024 .

Coal was once the dominant source of electricity generation, but its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions made it a primary target for phase-out.

Half of UK electricity generation comes from zero -carbon sources, with natural gas serving as a transitional fuel.

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77

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77

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41

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

50

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not offensive

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short-lived

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