In a first, a new UK coal mine is rejected on climate change grounds

Reuters notes that Britain “has a legally binding target to cut emissions of harmful greenhouse gases… by 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050.” Clearly, the country intends to stay on track. The Guardian notes that two coal power plants in the UK are scheduled to close this year, after which only six will remain.

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