ABC News Daily The UK just quit coal power, when will we?
Oct 8, 2024
Alison Reeve, the Energy and Climate Change Deputy Program Director at the Grattan Institute, dives into the UK's historic coal-free milestone. She reveals how the UK became the first G7 economy to eliminate coal power, discussing both its historical context and political implications. The conversation shifts to Australia, examining the controversial expansion of coal mines amidst a global push for renewables. Reeve highlights the challenges of decarbonizing electricity and contrasts the UK’s progress with the ongoing coal debates in Australia.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Historical Struggle of Coal Mining and Its Environmental Impact
02:04 • 2min
The UK's Transition from Coal: Historical Context and Future Implications
03:43 • 4min
The UK’s Energy Transition: Phasing Out Coal and Gas
07:25 • 2min
Australia's Coal Controversy and Energy Future
09:18 • 6min