Re: Open Cast mining in Wales
Originally Posted by
Muddy
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I was surprised too .
I didn't know we still used coal .
No, we still have several power stations burning coal including Drax, our largest. For some reason, though, rather than mining our own (millions of tons still accessible) we buy coal from Poland and other places!
As I understand it, they are talking about closing all coal-fired power stations or converting them to burn wood pellets. A rather stupid idea, as wood is a far less efficient fuel than coal yet still creates the naughty carbon dioxide which, apparently, is 'killing' the planet.
Yet another stupid and misguided attempt to placate the greenies and will hasten the onset of regular power cuts.