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A section of the Hambach lignite mine in Germany's Rhineland coal fields, whose coal-fired power plants, run by power giant RWE, are one of Europe's largest sources of CO2 emissions.

Germany talks a good game on climate, but it’s still stuck on coal

November 15, 2017Environment

Even as it makes a big push into green energy and hosts big climate conferences, Germany has remained stubbornly reliant on coal for a big share of its energy. That might finally be starting to change.

Protesters interrupt a U.S. government pro-coal event during this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany.

At this year’s climate summit, some Americans declare, ‘We’re still in’ the Paris Agreement

November 14, 2017Environment

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