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Germany didn't. Actually, Germany plans to stop using coal, though later than many Germans would like. The problem is (a) that there is an entrenched and polit
by dirkt 7y ago
Germany didn't. Actually, Germany plans to stop using coal, though later than many Germans would like.
The problem is (a) that there is an entrenched and politically important coal industry, and just shutting all of it down is political suicide, because quite a few voters are involved into that; (b) the industry itself also doesn't like to see its investments into existing power plants thrown out the window; it was difficult enough to get this through for nuclear plants; and (c) alternative energies aren't there yet, despite massive investments.
And no, the simple-minded "let's just use nuclear for everything, it's the saviour of all our problems" approach won't work either, as has been discussed often enough.
- Robotbeat 7y agoIt actually would work, although a mix with renewable energy as well would be much superior. The point that shutting down existing, clean, and safe nuclear plants is devastating for the climate is absolutely true.
- rmtech 7y ago> simple-minded "let's just use nuclear for everything, it's the saviour of all our problems" approach won't work either mind summarizing why?
- ForHackernews 7y agoFor one thing, it's way too late. We have to cut global emissions by 50% in the next 10 years. You'll barely have broken ground on a nuclear plant in that time.
- nebalee 7y agoActually, the majority of Germans are for ending coal power as soon as possible: https://www.zdf.de/politik/politbarometer/190125-mehrheit-schneller-kohleausstieg-100.html https://www.zdf.de/politik/politbarometer/190125-mehrheit-sc...