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In other news Germany is bringing coal plants online to ensure they have a base supply and people don’t die. Hmmm better tax people, that’ll fix it!!!!1!1111!!!!
German CO2 emissions have been falling for decades
In the first three quarters German coal power plants generated over 30% less electricity then in the first three quarters of 2022. The last two quarters were among the three lowest ever and only beaten by one with full covid lockdown in 2020.
The important part is not having fossil fuel power plants connected to the grid, but actually running them and that happens less and less.