UK opposes a 2030 renewable energy target (Conservative push nuclear)

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17. OK, that makes sense.

It's well laid out, consistent and convincing as far as it goes. I just have one question.

The displacement of local coal consumption by NG consumption reduces the local demand for coal. However the mining companies still want to make money. What means do you propose to prevent the un-needed coal from being exported at a profit and then burned someplace else where there are poor gas supplies (i.e. the NG displacement hasn't happened yet)?

Unless we can keep that coal in the ground, the world is no better off. How do you see that part of the picture unfolding?