Asked in a 2024 paperFairly easy

Which country's last coal-fired power station officially closed its doors on September 30, 2024, making it the first G7 country to end its reliance on the fossil fuel to produce electricity?

Correct answer: B. The UK

  • A. The USA
  • B. The UK
  • C. Japan
  • D. Canada

Explanation

The United Kingdom closed its last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, on 30 September 2024. This made the UK the first G7 country to end coal-fired electricity generation.

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