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: A. The UK
- A. The UK
- B. The USA
- 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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