Germany Revives Coal as Energy Security Trumps Climate Goals
- Nation increased coal burning for power by 13% from last year
- Uniper plans to extend operations for some plants in Germany
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Germany is set to boost its reliance on coal as it battles an unprecedented energy crisis — even at the expense of its ambitious climate goals.
Europe’s largest economy is burning the fossil fuel for electricity at the fastest pace in at least six years, data compiled by Bloomberg show. It’s also poised to be one of the few nations to increase coal imports next year.