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Germany Coal Imports rises exponentially

Coal is releases more carbon dioxide than natural gas when burnt, which means it is more harmful to the environment. Climate activists have strongly opposed the German government’s decision to resort to coal. Germany imported 44.4 million tons of coal last year, an 8% increase from 2021. Europe’s strongest economy revived its use of coal for generating electricity amid an energy crisis. Germany increased its coal import by 8% last year, as it tried to cope with a shortage in the country’s energy supply after Berlin stopped relying on Russian oil and gas due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. What is your take on Germany increased coal imports?

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