Climate Action at Kingsnorth Power Station in UK

The Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior id docked outside Kingsnorth coal fired plant, during an action against Britain's most controversial power station.
Coal is the most polluting of all fossil fuels and the largest single source of CO2 in the world. Currently, one-third of all carbon dioxide emissions come from burning coal. The Rainbow Warrior is visiting the United Kingdom as part of the "Quit Coal" tour in the North Sea.

Unique identifier: GP01RGG

Type: Image

Shoot date: 29/10/2008

Locations: Europe, Kent, Kingsnorth, United Kingdom

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Will Rose

Size: 3504px × 2336px 2MB

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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Rainbow Warrior Quit Coal Tour in UK

The Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior visits the United Kingdom as part of the "Quit Coal" tour in the North Sea. The expedition takes place in the run-up to crucial UN climate negotiations in Poznan, Poland, in December. The aim of the tour is to promote renewable energy and encourage the countries to quit the use of coal. Coal is the most polluting of all fossil fuels and the largest single source of CO2 in the world. Currently, one-third of all carbon dioxide emissions come from burning coal.

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