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Could Germany shutter coal plants in pursuit of green targets?
2014-11-25 13:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BusinessGreen: The German government is considering proposals to accelerate the phasing out of coal power in the country, after it emerged that the economy ministry is working on draft legislation that would impose new emissions limits on coal power generators. Reuters reported over the weekend that it has seen a document detailing how energy firms could be required to cut emissions by at least 22 million tonnes by 2020. The news agency said the rules would require the closure of 50 facilities that are already...
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Category:Electronics and Electrical