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Germany Presses Ahead with Coal Phase-Out Despite Past Setbacks

Germany stays committed to its coal phase-out, despite past setbacks and criticism from former US President Trump. Several plants are already offline, and no new ones are planned.

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Germany Presses Ahead with Coal Phase-Out Despite Past Setbacks

The German government has decided to press ahead with its coal phase-out plan, despite past temporary reversals. Several coal power plants, including those in lignite regions like the Rhineland and Brandenburg, are being permanently shut down. This move aligns with their goal of boosting energy independence and expanding renewable energy sources.

Germany's last coal power plant was commissioned in 2020, with a planned phase-out by 2038 at the latest. Despite this, former US President Trump praised 'beautiful clean coal' during his election campaign and at a White House ceremony. He even claimed that Germany was building new coal power plants, contrary to its green policies and phase-out plan.

Trump signed a decree to promote coal as an energy source and relax mining and exporting restrictions. He also emphasized the need for coal energy for AI data centers. However, the international community agreed at the UN climate conference in Dubai in 2023 to phase out coal, oil, and gas. Trump's efforts to revive the coal industry were seen as a setback to global climate goals. He instructed federal agencies to ease restrictions on older power plants to continue operating, furthering his coal revival initiative.

Germany continues its commitment to phasing out coal, with several plants already offline and no plans to build new ones. Meanwhile, the international community pushes for a global coal phase-out. Despite Trump's efforts to revive the coal industry, the tide seems to be turning towards cleaner energy sources.

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