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Could coal shut-down mark new era for energy?

BBC Inside Science

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Transitioning to Clean Energy

This chapter explores the transformative impact of closing coal plants in the UK and the shift towards renewable energy sources. It highlights the necessity of carbon removal strategies alongside the rapid development of wind and solar technologies to meet ambitious net-zero targets by 2050. The chapter also addresses the socio-economic implications of this transition, emphasizing the importance of job retention and skill adaptation for workers in the evolving energy sector.

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