Global Briefing: Germany permanently closes 15 coal-fired power plants

Michael Holder
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As many as 15 coal-fired power plants were permanently shut down across Germany over the Easter weekend in order to help meet the country's climate targets, the federal government confirmed on Tuesday....

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