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> why would they then commission one this year, as stated by the article Unfortunately, that really happened[1]. Commission as in started running, not as in st
by morsch 6y ago
> why would they then commission one this year, as stated by the article
Unfortunately, that really happened[1]. Commission as in started running, not as in started constructing, which they did in 2007. The usual argument is that a modern coal power plant replaces older ones and more efficient/less polluting. Obviously, it's all very controversial.
[1] https://www.dw.com/en/climate-activists-protest-germanys-new-datteln-4-coal-power-plant/a-53632887 https://www.dw.com/en/climate-activists-protest-germanys-new...
- AnthonyMouse 6y ago> The usual argument is that a modern coal power plant replaces older ones and more efficient/less polluting. Which is, of course, bullocks even if it's true, because the alternative exists to shut down the older coal fired power plants and replace them with something that isn't coal at all. Like nuclear, or solar. Even natural gas would be better than coal.