Britain’s last coal-fired power station to close – reaction from Friends of the Earth

LONDON, England, Oct 1st — Friends of the Earth Britain released the following press release on September 30, 2024:

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The closure of the Great Britain The last remaining coal-fired power station at Ratcliffe-on-Soar is another important step towards the demise of United Kingdom Money.

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The Great Britain The last remaining coal-fired power station at Ratcliffe-on-Soar is set to close for the final time today (Monday September 30).

The closure is another important step in the demise of United Kingdom Money. Earlier this month the Supreme Court The building permit for a new coal mine has been revoked Cumbriaafter legal challenges Friends of the Earth and South Lakes Action on Climate Change (SLACC).

comment, Friends of the Earth Energy activist Tony Bosworth said:

“The closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station marks the end of a long era. Coal was the backbone of the power plant Great Britain It has been producing energy for over a century, but today its place is cemented in the history books.

“The priority now is to also move away from gas and develop as quickly as possible.” Great Britain enormous potential for renewable energy domestically and the associated economic boom. But this vital green transition must be fair, protecting workers and benefiting communities. This will reduce climate emissions, lower people’s bills and create thousands of new, well-paying green jobs.

“The government can really signal the end of coal by denying planning permission for it Whitehaven Coal mine, a decision that must now be made Friends of the Earth successful legal challenge earlier this month.”

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Notes for editors:

1. Building permit for Whitehaven Mine declared illegal: Climate/Building Permit-Whitehaven-Mine-Declared Illegal

2. About Friends of the Earth: Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to the protection of nature and the well-being of all people within it. We bring together more than two million people in 75 countries, harnessing the power of people around the world to transform local action into global impact. For more information, please visit: Follow us at @friends_earth or like our Facebook page. Save paper and send an e-card today, available at http://foe.uk/ecogifting

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Original text here: Climate/UKs-last-coalfired-power-station-closes-friends-earth-reaction