In a Pioneering Effort to Curb Climate Change, Germany Sets Goal to End Coal Use by 2038 – Time
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Article Synopsis – Germany, which currently gets more than a third of its electricity from burning coal, is looking at phasing out the use of coal by 2038. The plan, which still needs government approval, “foresees billions in federal funding to help affected regions cope with the economic impact, and to shield industry and consumers from higher electricity prices. The energy transition will also need a huge overhaul and modernization of the country’s power grid”. To read the actual article click here.