The shutdown of the reactors Emsland, Neckarwestheim II and Isar II, agreed to more than a decade ago, was being closely watched abroad.
Defenders of atomic energy say fossil fuels should be phased out first as part of global efforts to curb climate change, arguing that nuclear power produces far fewer greenhouse gas emissions and is safe, if properly managed. "While many countries in the world are even expanding nuclear power, Germany is doing the opposite," Soeder said. "We need every possible form of energy. Otherwise, we risk higher electricity prices and businesses moving away."
But officials such as Environment Minister Steffi Lemke say the idea of a nuclear renaissance is a myth, citing data showing that atomic energy's share of global electricity production is shrinking. The northwestern town of Lingen, home to the Emsland plant, plans to become a hub for hydrogen production using cheap electricity generated from North Sea wind farms, Mayor Dieter Krone told The Associated Press in an interview this week.
Switching from Nuclear to foreign LNG. The signed big expensive contracts for a reason. We could have made so much money from them. Alas, we're governed by activists, artists, writers and at least 2 convicted criminals criminals. All failing miserably at their jobs.
powerfully bad move on Germany's part but hey not my nation not my problem.
Fools🤪
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Could be a cold winter!
The trans climate keepers were protesting because of all 'the smoke' coming out of those stacks?
Bye Bye Germany.. was nice while you existed..
Coal burning produces CO2 gasses used by plants to produce Oxygen . Thank you Germany .
How many coal plants do they have operating?
Really hard to see why this triggers tarsands defenders... I guess anyone who cares about the environment is their enemy.
Common German ‘L’…. Move it along, folks.