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Britain, birthplace of the industrial revolution, has closed its last coal-fired plant. Here's what it means

As the clock struck midnight on Monday, UK time, the birthplace of the industrial revolution marked a quiet, albeit monumental moment in its history. The giant machines that had spun inside the ...
Science Daily

Drought, not lack of 'working rivers', may have helped spur transition to steam power in Britain's industrial revolution

Britain's transition from water power to coal-based steam power set the stage for the 19th century Industrial Revolution, which transformed much of Europe and North America into predominantly urban ...
The New York Times

Can the Labour Party Bring Back Britain’s Green Groove?

The new government, to be led by Labour, has pledged to fast-track a green energy transition. It will face big challenges. By Somini Sengupta Britain, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, ...