BERLIN (AP) – Germany’s decision to reopen coal and oil-fired power plants to alleviate the energy shortage caused by the war in Ukraine was temporary, and his government remains committed to “All” to tackle the climate crisis, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. .
In a video message on Saturday, Scholz lamented Germany’s decision to launch 16 idle fossil fuel power plants and extend operating permits for 11 more, fearing further cutbacks in gas supplies from Russia.
It is a pity that, due to Russia’s brutal attack on Ukraine, we had to temporarily use some of the power plants that we deactivated.” But that was only for a very short time.
Scholz stressed that Germany is committed to phasing out greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 – the earliest date for any major industrialized country – and cited a recent package of measures approved by parliament to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy.
“We want to do everything possible to combat the climate crisis,” he said.
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But environmentalists say the government can do much more to save fuel, including setting a general speed limit and restricting domestic flights. Climate campaigners have also recently blocked major roads in and around Berlin to protest new oil and gas projects in the North Sea.
Scholz and Energy Minister Robert Habeck have decided not to extend the life of Germany’s remaining three nuclear power plants after the end of this year, arguing that it will not solve Germany’s energy needs.
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