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Re:Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-free cou... by cogman10 on Monday March 09, 2026 @08:40AM (#47308300)
At least in 2004 (not sure if it's still the case) there are some homes which still burned coal for heat. That is the nastiest smell out there.
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Re:Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-free cou... by DamonHD on Monday March 09, 2026 @03:24PM (#47314126)
In England it is no longer legal to sell "traditional house" coal for domestic heating:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/selling-coal-for-domestic-use-in...

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