Germany plans to shut 84 coal-fired plants; Europe's largest economy moves away from fossil fuels

摘要

GERMANY announced plans to shut down all 84 of its coal-fired power plants over the next 19 years to meet its international commitments in the fight against climate change. The plan would leave Europe's largest country dependent on renewables for its energy. The Los Angeles Times reported that coal plants account for 40 percent of Germany's electricity, itself a reduction from recent years when coal dominated power production.