Telegraph: The UK should lead the way in calling for a freeze on the building of new coal-fired power stations, according to a think-tank report. A Europe-wide block for at least two years on coal investment is necessary if cuts in carbon emissions are to be achieved. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) says the target of reducing CO2 emissions from the power sector and heavy industry of 21 per cent by 2020 is threatened by plans for new coal plants. The IPPR says there …