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Britain Records First Coal-free Day Since Industrial Revolution


Britain Records First Coal-free Day Since Industrial Revolution
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Britain, where the Industrial Revolution began more than 200 years ago, has recorded its first full day without using coal power. The milestone was achieved Friday, following years of investment in renewable energy — a trend being replicated in some other European countries, and even in developing nations. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.

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