As Germany Falls Back on Fossil Fuels, Activists Demand Adherence to Its Ambitious Climate Goals

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By By Emma Ricketts, Grant SchwabApr 21, 2023, 9:00 am380 pts
The loss of Russian gas led German leaders to approve LNG terminals and delay the retirement of some coal plants. One leading environmentalist called those moves “dumb and unhelpful.” By Emma Ricketts, Grant Schwab BERLIN—Hermann Ott was frustrated and angry. Germany’s recent decision to expand an…

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