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England marks historic coal-free day, a green milestone

For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, England has achieved a full day without using coal for electricity.

This remarkable milestone was reached on Friday, surpassing a previous record of 19 hours set in May.

The National Grid confirmed this achievement, highlighting a significant step in the country’s efforts to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

England’s journey away from coal is part of a broader plan to close all 16 remaining coal plants by 2025.

A recent report revealed that greenhouse gas emissions in …

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