A coalition of lobbyists said Scotland could be “a good global citizen” by keeping the Longannet coal plant open, even if its operation would release more harmful gases into the atmosphere than renewable alternatives.
Environment groups have swung their support behind an ageing Scottish power plant, despite the fact that plans for the site involve burning fossil fuels and releasing CO2 into the atmosphere.
A coalition of lobbyists said Scotland could be “a good global citizen” by keeping the Longannet coal plant open, even if its operation would release more harmful gases into the atmosphere than renewable alternatives.