After Britain built the world’s
first coal-fired power plant in the 1880s, coal became the country’s
dominant electricity source and a major economic driver for the next
century. But last year Britain became the first G7 country to commit to
reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, and in November it will host the
United Nations’ international climate talks in Glasgow.
first coal-fired power plant in the 1880s, coal became the country’s
dominant electricity source and a major economic driver for the next
century. But last year Britain became the first G7 country to commit to
reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, and in November it will host the
United Nations’ international climate talks in Glasgow.
“As
we enter a new decade, this truly is a historic moment,” said National
Grid chief executive John Pettigrew, referring to the company’s latest
data.