鈥淐oal-fired power production needs to be reduced鈥�
German Federal Government
Germany will have to gradually lower its coal-fired power production to meet its climate targets, the federal government writes in response to a parliamentary inquiry by the Left Party. But it adds that a coal phase-out cannot commence until regions have "concrete perspectives for their future". The coal-mining regions of North Rhine-Westphalia and Lusatia will be supported by a regional fund to foster investment and business start-up costs, the government says.
See the government鈥檚 response .
For background on the role of coal mining in Germany鈥檚 climate policy see the 威力彩玩法 article Coal exit dispute delays Germany鈥檚 Climate Action Plan.
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