Policy is based around ideas and goals which are completely out of the realm of rational thought.
“The U.K. will cease all coal-fired electricity generation in October 2024, bringing forward the end date for the fuel by a year, in a bid to boost the country’s climate credentials ahead of an all-important climate summit in November.”
June 30, 2021
U.K. To End All Coal Power In 2024, Accelerating Emissions Goal
“Energy prices have spiked to a record high in Britain after calm weather shut down the country’s wind turbines amid a global shortage of natural gas.”
September 6, 2021
Britain forced to fire up coal plant amid record power prices and winter squeeze
“The government is considering delaying the closure of some of the UK’s last remaining coal-fired power stations due to the impact of the energy crisis and the war in Ukraine.”
March 14, 2022
UK government ‘could keep coal power stations running longer’ | The Independent