Breakpoint | End of UK coal power, Fridays for the future
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The UK is moving away from coal power for good. On September 30, the 2,000 megawatt Ratcliffe coal-fired power station in Nottinghamshire will shut down, ending the UK’s 142-year history of coal-fired power.
Is moving away from coal a good step? Definitely. Every step away from dependence on fossil fuels matters in controlling emissions and global warming. is it enough The UK has historically been the fourth largest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions and must lead in phasing out fossil fuel dependence by setting a stronger example.
This week’s extreme weather event of note is the Sumatra squall that hit Singapore on September 17, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the small city-state on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.
Fridays for Future, a youth-led international movement to highlight the lack of action on the climate crisis, is this week’s source of climate hope.
On September 20, young students and activists planned a march to the Delhi Secretariat in the national capital as part of the Global Climate Strike.
Their demands include immediate reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, transition to renewable energy, climate education and awareness, and making Delhi a cycle-friendly city.
Presentation: Priyali Prakash
Video: Zeeshan Akhtar and Aniket Singh Chauhan
Production: Aniket Singh Chauhan
Published – September 28, 2024, 7:22 PM IST
