Britain’s last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. It ends 142 years of coal power in the UK
Britain’s last coal-fired power plant is closing. This will mark the end of 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial Revolution.
Ratcliffe-on-Soar: End of an era as UK's last coal-fired power station shuts down
The Ratcliffe Power Station in Nottinghamshire has closed after 57 years of operation. It was the UK's last coal-fired power station, which generated electricity for more than 500,000 homes over an eight-hour period. It has a long history, with some controversies - yet it has meant a lot to local communities over the years.
Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station Marks End of Coal Generation in the UK After 140 Years
The Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, operated by Uniper near Nottingham, officially ceased coal generation on September 30, 2024, marking the end
United Kingdom closes its last coal-fired power plant
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.
Ratcliffe-on-Soar, UK's last coal-fired power station shuts today. Why it matters
As the last coal power station in the UK shuts down, Ratcliffe-on-Soar becomes a powerful symbol of the nation’s commitment to clean energy and climate action
The end of an era: Britain closes last coal-fired plant to pursue renewable energy
A new era of renewable energy begins with the closure of Britain’s last coal-fired power plant on Sept. 30. The shutdown makes Britain the first nation from the Group of Seven major economies to phase out coal.
Moment UK's last coal-fired power station shuts down
The UK's last coal-fired power station has closed. The plant in Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire, finished operations on Monday after running since 1967. The closure ends the country's 142-year reliance on coal.
U.K. closing its last coal-fired power plant
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.
Britain Shuts Down Last Coal Plant, ‘Turning Its Back on Coal Forever’
The Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant was the last surviving coal-burning power station in a country that birthed the Industrial Revolution and fed it with coal.
UK to finish with coal power after 142 years
The UK is about to stop producing any electricity from burning coal - ending its 142-year reliance on the fossil fuel. The country's last coal power station, at Ratcliffe-on-Soar, finishes operations on Monday after running since 1967.
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In a climate milestone, the U.K. — 1st to harness coal power — is among 1st to quit it
The U.K. used coal power to drive the Industrial Revolution and expand the British Empire. It's now the first major economy ...
UK's coal plant closure a milestone towards climate goals, Uniper CEO says
The closure of Britain's last coal plant is a major milestone on the path for the country to meet its climate targets, said ...
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Ratcliffe on Soar power station embarks on road to demolition
Nottinghamshire's Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station is hosting a special event to mark its closure today (Tuesday, October 1) ...
UK becomes first G7 nation to end coal power
The United Kingdom became the first G7 nation to end its reliance on coal-generated power as it closed its last coal plant ...
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United Kingdom: Closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station a vital test for government’s green transformation say Green Party
Source: Green Party of England and Wales Press Releases Commenting on the closure of the UK’s last coal-fired power station ...