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Germany Studies Tapping Coal-Exit Funds for Defense Projects
- fwungy 4y agoGermany is considering re-routing existing subsidies for eliminating coal-fired power plants to help defense manufacturers build new production facilities, according to people familiar with the matter.
- fwungy 4y agoDo you know what's awful for the environment and climate? War. Battlefields are not only physically dangerous, they are highly toxic, and military applications are highly GHG intensive. Germany's strong commitment to green energy is commendable, especially since it was going to mean a real hit to their economy. Using that money for war preparations is directly antithetical.