For the first time since the 1880's, the United Kingdom has gone a full day without employing coal to generate electricity according to the National Grid.

The energy provider said that today’s lack of coal usage was a turning moment.

Previously, Britain’s longest period without using coal was 19 hours.

Today’s success comes as welcomed news as the British government is planning to phase out the country’s last plants by 2025 in order to cut carbon emissions.

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