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Ashes to Ashes: The Decline And Fall of Coal-Fired Electricity

A Long Time In Finance

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Coal's Turbulent Transition in Britain

This chapter examines the coal industry's struggles in Britain during the 1970s and 1980s, focusing on economic challenges, labor unrest, and pivotal events like the miners' strike. It highlights the transition from coal to gas energy, revealing the complex interplay of political decisions, environmental regulations, and market forces that shaped the industry's decline.

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