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Drax claimed record £999m in subsidies for burning trees in 2025, thinktank says
Drax received nearly £1bn in renewable energy subsidies in 2025 for burning wood pellets at its North Yorkshire power plant, despite ongoing concerns about unsustainable sourcing and carbon emissions. The UK government has halved future subsidies and will require 100% sustainable sourcing from 2027.
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Drax claimed record £999m in subsidies for burning trees in 2025, thinktank says
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