Record drop in EU power sector emissions driven by 'unprecedented collapse' of coal and gas

Stuart Stone
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New Ember analysis confirms wind generation hit an all-time high last year, as UK and EU power sector emissions fell to record lows

An unprecedented collapse in EU coal and gas power generation in 2023 led to a record 19 per cent drop in power sector emissions, according to the latest European Electricity Review from think tank Ember....

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