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Kingsnorth coal station shelved
8 October 2009
Commenting on reports that E.ON has shelved plans to build a new coal-fired- power station at Kingsnorth, Friends of the Earth's Executive Director Andy Atkins said:
"We're delighted that E.ON has shelved its Kingsnorth plans - we should be investing in clean energy sources not building new dirty coal-fired power stations.
"Plans to build this power plant have seriously undermined the UK's credibility on climate change ahead of crucial talks in Copenhagen.
"The Government must now show real leadership and say no to all new coal plants which aren't fitted with 100% carbon capture and storage from day one.
"The UK has one of the best renewable energy resources in Europe, but our record on developing green energy is a national disgrace.
"It's time to make the UK a world leader in developing clean power and cutting energy waste."
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Last modified: Oct 2009
