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Emissions Plummet to Historic Lows in Germany as Coal Use Declines

Germany has witnessed a staggering 46% drop in emissions, hitting the lowest levels recorded since the 1950s. This transformation is a momentous leap from the reference year of 1990. Markedly, it marked a reduction of about 49 million tonnes of CO2, well below the annual target of 722 million tonnes under the Climate Protection Act. The Decline in Coal-Fired Power Generation One of the pivotal factors steering this seismic shift was the significant decrease in coal-fired power generation, which plummeted to its lowest ebb since the 1960s, singlehandedly accounting for a savings of 44 million tonnes of CO2. This dramatic