Britain to have 1st day without coal since Industrial Revolution
https://www.rt.com/uk/385587-coal-industrial-environment-greenpeace/ Britain is set to run without coal power for a whole day on Friday for the first time since the Industrial Revolution. A decade ago, such a feat would have been “unimaginable,” according to Greenpeace. While Britain has in the past used zero coal for a few hours, it has never been able to do so for a full day. On Thursday, the National Grid’s energy control room ran without coal for 19 hours, and on Friday, it’s expected to last the full 24. A National Grid spokesperson said the record low is a sign of things to come, with coal-free days becoming increasingly common. The polluting fuel is being phased out, with gas and renewables such as wind and solar power playing increasing roles in providing the country with power. Coal has seen significant declines in recent years, accounting for just 9 percent of electricity generation in 2016, down from around 23 percent the year before. Britain’s las