The closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar marks the end of an era for coal in the UK, reflecting a broader shift towards cleaner energy sources and policies aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
During its peak in the 1956, coal was responsible for over 90 percent of the UK's electricity supply, a trend that dramatically shifted due to various economic and environmental factors.
The decline of coal usage in the UK was accelerated by pollution controls, carbon pricing, and alternative fuels from natural gas and renewables, reshaping the energy landscape.
As the coal industry waned, so did jobs in mining, leading to a significant reduction in employment in a sector that once played a pivotal role in the UK economy and politics.
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