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National Grid underestimates threat of coal, says WWF
2014-07-12 12:46:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Blue and Green: Environmental group WWF has criticised the National Grids Future Energy Scenarios report because it underestimates threat of coal. The organisation states that the report assumes that most of the UKs old and inefficient coal power stations will close down by 2023, instead of choosing to extend their lives by complying with new regulation to reduce their air pollution. WWF explains it is concerned that large windfall payments given to coal power plants, through the capacity market, will mean...
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Category:Electronics and Electrical