Drax power station in North Yorkshire continues to be the UK's biggest single source of carbon pollution, according to the latest emissions data. The plant, which burns biomass and some coal, emits more CO2 than any other power station in the country. This raises ongoing questions about the carbon accounting of biomass and the role of large-scale combustion in the UK's net zero plans. Critics argue that Drax's reliance on imported wood pellets from North America means the carbon payback period is too long to count as renewable. Supporters point to the plant's role in grid stability and its conversion from coal. The data shows Drax still dwarfs other UK emitters, making it a central case study in the debate over biomass and carbon markets.
