Germany Unpluggedby | 27-11-2011 04:13 |
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recently warned Germany the world will face higher energy costs, higher carbon emissions and greater uncertainty over security of energy supply if it turns its back on nuclear power. In 2002, Germany enacted a law to phase out nuclear power, but the current government, led by Chancellor Angela Merkel decided (just last autumn) to extend the lifetimes of the country's reactors by an average of 12 years. This was based on the judgment that Germany would not be able to meet its power demand using only natural energy sources – wind and solar power – and would not be able to meet the governments ambitious goals of a 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020 burning more coal and natural gas.
Resource: http://www.resourceinvestor.com/news/2011/7/pages/germany-unplugged.aspx 5th paper on 3rd month: Respond from organization around Germany about emissions |
