Britain Built an Empire Out of Coal. Now It’s Giving It Up. Why Can’t the US?

With little industry pushback, the United Kingdom announced plans to stop burning coal by 2025. Instigated by cultural shifts and a tax on coal usage, an obvious glowing ember remains staunchly reliant upon coal: the United States.

Published: Jun 18, 2018
Length: 10 minutes (2,700 words)