Germany ends nuclear era by shutting down last three power plants

Germany ends nuclear era by shutting down last three power plants

Subject : International Relations

Section: Msc

Concept :

• Reaching its final step in quitting nuclear power, Germany on Saturday pulled the plug on its last three nuclear power stations, ending the country’s nuclear era that began almost six decades ago.
• Berlin has an ambitious goal of turning to fully renewable electricity by 2035 and by shutting down the last three nuclear plants on Saturday, it reached a little bit closer to achieving its aim.

Nuclear Plants

• The nuclear power stations of Isar II, Emsland and Neckarwestheim II have been completely shut down in a bid to end the country’s reliance on energy that is perceived as dangerous and unsustainable.