Germany has been one of the most successful countries in transitioning to renewable energy — nearly half of its energy comes from renewable sources. However, getting off coal has been one of the most challenging aspects of Germany’s energy transition. For The World’s weekly look at climate change solutions, The Big Fix, host Marco Werman speaks to InsideClimate News reporter Dan Gearino about Germany’s plan to quit coal and what it can teach the rest of the world.
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