Germany Aims to Plug Hole in Energy Transition

As Germany executes what may be Europe’s most ambitious transition to clean energy, the dirtiest form of coal-fired power has held fast to a major share of the country's power supply. Meanwhile, some of the most efficient gas plants in Europe are shutting down. New legislation aims to correct the situation and bring the country’s greenhouse gas emissions in line with its climate targets.  Critics call the measure a massive handout to the electric utilities. But it seems to...

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