Why England Ending Coal Use Won’t Impact Global Climate Change

Doug McIntyre discusses England’s recent decision to close its last coal-fired power plant, marking the end of coal use for electricity after 140 years. While this shift to renewable energy sources like solar, nuclear, and natural gas is a win for the UK, McIntyre emphasizes that it has minimal global impact. He points out that China and India, the world’s largest polluters, continue to increase their coal usage, particularly in India due to population growth and limited adoption of alternative energies. For meaningful change, McIntyre argues, the top polluting nations must take substantial action.