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Coal Power Plummets Historic Low
Germany’s reliance on coal-fired power generation plummeted to its lowest level in 69 years during 2025, a stark…
Germany Greets Coal Exit Deal
The German government has finalized a pivotal agreement with energy firm LEAG, securing compensation payments potentially reaching €1.75…
EU Greenlights Funds for German Coal Transition
The European Commission has formally approved state aid clearance for the compensation package offered to Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke…
RWE Confirms 2030 Coal Exit Plan
RWE’s CEO Reiterates 2030 Coal Phase-Out, Outlines Contingency Conditions Markus Krebber, CEO of energy giant RWE, has reaffirmed…
Green Party Criticizes Schneider’s Appointment as Environment Minister Over Coal Phase-Out Stance
Green Party’s Dröge Criticizes Carsten Schneider’s Appointment as Environment and Climate Protection Minister Katharina Dröge, the chairwoman of…
China Fires Back at Trump with Tariffs on US Oil, Coal and Liquefied Gas
China has imposed tariffs on a range of goods and raw materials from the US, effective from next…
SOLAR SURGE: EU’s Clean Energy Revolution as Solar Power Overtakes Coal in 2024!
Renewable energy in the EU has reached a milestone, surpassing coal in power generation in 2024. According to…
Doubts Over Coal Exit 2030
RWE CEO Markus Krebber rejects the CDU’s demand to return to nuclear power. “The time for the three…
Germany’s Nuclear Comeback Bid Fizzles, Coal Exit in Jeopardy
RWE CEO Markus Krebber rejects the CDU’s demand to return to nuclear power. “The time for the three…
Greta Thunberg Visits Lützerath, Joins Protest Against Coal Mining as Police and RWE Restrict Press Freedom
Climate activist Greta Thunberg visits Lützerath, joins protest against coal mining, and criticizes police eviction. Press freedom is…
The world is burning more coal than ever before
The global energy crisis caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine has pushed global demand for coal – the…