How Germany Is Revolutionizing Its Energy System.

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As the UN climate panel meets in Berlin this week to finalise its report on options for combating climate change, here’s how Germany is rising to the challenge.

Rapidly reduce your reliance on coal? AND phase out nuclear power at the same time? Can’t be done? Yes, it can. Germany is on its way to revolutionising its energy system. The ambitious transition, known as the “Energiewende”, is turning the country into a pioneer for a greener, fairer way to produce energy.

The recipe? A massive increase in renewable energy. The growth of clean energy in Germany has already more than made up for the nuclear capacity that was closed down following the Fukushima nuclear disaster…

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