Time (January 27)
2019/ 01/ 28 by jd in Global News
“Germany gets more than a third of its electricity from burning coal,” but a government-panel “has recommended that Germany stop burning coal to generate electricity by 2038 at the latest, as part of efforts to curb climate change.” The proposal needs approval by lawmakers, but a recent ZDF opinion poll indicates strong public support: “73 percent of Germans agree a quick exit from coal is very important.”
Tags: 2038, Climate change, Coal, Electricity, Germany, Lawmakers, Public support, Quick exit
