German government commission proposes coal phase-out by 2038
February 1, 2019 5:05 pmGermany will not meet its 2020 climate target. Government commission presents final report, which recommends a phase-out of coal by 2038.
Tag Archive: Germany
Sacrificing culture and communities for coal
February 5, 2018 1:21 pmThe Immerather Dom has become a symbol of the lost heritage and community destruction becasuee of the expansion of Germany’s vast Rhineland coal mines.
RWE destroys German villages
May 24, 2019 12:04 pmEurope's most polluting coal utility, RWE, is still planning to expand its two open pit coal mines in North Rhine Westphalia.
French banks supporting RWE
July 16, 2019 11:56 amGerman utility RWE is Europe’s worst polluter, and one of the biggest threats to the climate and to a fast enough coal phase out on the continent.
Uniper confirms non-compliance with Paris goals in new climate-neutrality strategy
March 11, 2020 10:29 amGerman energy company Uniper has confirmed it does not intend to align its business with the goals of the Paris climate agreement.
Polish authorities ignore German submissions and approve Turów mine expansion permit
January 28, 2020 10:05 amPolish authorities have controversially rubber-stamped an environmental permit for the expansion of PGE’s Turów open-pit lignite mine.
LEAG coal compensation scandal – Europe Beyond Coal statement
January 24, 2020 10:05 amExplosive leaked documents show that coal company LEAG’s 2016 mine plans are identical to the coal phase-out plan it and other lignite utilities.
RWE utility briefing
December 4, 2018 11:02 amThis briefing paper presents analysis to assist investors, insurers and banks in achieving a coal phase-out from RWE andto protect public health.
RWE’s Senseless Destruction
March 11, 2020 5:20 pmHedwig Drabik, Resident of Keyenberg Hedwig Drabik is a resident of the village of mines despite the fact that that […]