The Guardian Australia – Business
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·3 hours ago
Drax claims £999 million in subsidies for burning trees in 2025
Drax received a record £999 million in subsidies for burning trees to generate electricity in 2025. The company has claimed about £8.7 billion in renewable energy subsidies since 2012, amid ongoing concerns regarding the sustainability of its wood pellet sources. The UK government has halved future subsidies and mandated that Drax use 100% sustainable biomass by 2031.
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