A new report by energy think-tank Ember says the biomass-fired Drax power station in North Yorkshire produces record greenhouse-gas emissions. According to the report cited by the outlets, Drax generated 14.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions last year, which the report describes as the highest figure recorded for the site.
The reporting frames the station as a “controversial ‘green’” facility, reflecting ongoing debate about the climate impact of burning biomass for power. Across the sources provided, the key shared detail is the Ember figure of 14.1 million tonnes of CO2e for last year, presented as a record level for the power station.
No additional figures, time-series context, or methodological details are included in the provided excerpts beyond the Ember report finding. The outlets do not cite contrasting emission estimates or provide separate assessments in the material supplied.
