Britain's biggest power station 'burns ancient forests for green fuel'
Britain’s biggest power station has been accused of “ecocide” over allegations it is burning trees taken from ancient and protected woodland in Canada.
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Britain’s biggest power station has been accused of “ecocide” over allegations it is burning trees taken from ancient and protected woodland in Canada.
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