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UK / Regions With Nuclear Are Already Reaching Decarbonisation Targets, Says NIA

By David Dalton
3 February 2021

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Regions With Nuclear Are Already Reaching Decarbonisation Targets, Says NIA
Seven of the UK’s eight nuclear power stations are due to retire by 2030. Courtesy EDF Energy.
Britain remains dependent on fossil fuels, but regions with both nuclear and wind power are already reaching 2030 decarbonisation targets, according to analysis conducted by the Nuclear Industry Association of figures published by the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO).

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