Fossil Fuels in the UK
A history of fossil fuels in the United Kingdom.
Industrial Revolution
The worlds first coal-fired power plant, the Edison Electric Light Station, was operated in London from 1882 to 1886.
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Climate Advocacy
The final coal-fired power plant in the UK (Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station, operated by Uniper) was closed in September 2024.