Germany goes for coal
Jul 14, 2011
Bishop Hill in Energy: coal, Greens

As most readers will know, Germany has decided to phase out its nuclear power programme, a move welcomed by most environmentalists.

There's a sting in the tail for them though:

The German government wants to encourage the construction of new coal and gas power plants with millions of euros from a fund for promoting clean energy and combating climate change.

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