UK Cuts Subsidies for Drax Power Station in Half, Saying It Must Burn 100% Sustainable Biomass

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesFeb 10, 2025, 9:32 pm51 pts
The United Kingdom has announced new reduced subsidies for its controversial Drax power station, which had been previously converted to burning wood biomass from coal. The North Yorkshire plant is an important source of energy for the country, but has received criticism because of sustainability concerns, in…

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