The Guardian: Head to head: should we ban coal power production?

Coal remains one of the UK’s most important sources of energy, supplying around 40% of our electricity needs. We also have large reserves of coal and it’s one of the most reliable sources of energy for the short to medium term. That’s not to mention that the industry creates thousands of jobs in communities across the country.

Any attempt to remove coal from the nation’s energy mix will lead to higher prices for businesses and consumers, and will threaten our long-term energy security. MORE