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Drax Power Under Fire for Tree-Burning Practices

6/2/2025

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Campaigners are pressing the UK government to force Drax power station to reveal its tree consumption as it reviews renewable energy subsidies. As the largest biomass generator poised to receive over £10 billion in support, Drax faces criticism for its tree-burning practices, with advocates urging a transition to cleaner solar and wind energy sources for a sustainable future.

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Campaigners are pressing the UK government to force Drax power station to reveal its tree consumption as it reviews renewable energy subsidies. As the largest biomass generator poised to receive over £10 billion in support, Drax faces criticism for its tree-burning practices, with advocates urging a transition to cleaner solar and wind energy sources for a sustainable future.