Germany’s emissions hit 70-year low as it reduces reliance on coal | Energy industry

Germany’s emissions have hit a 70-year low last year as Europe’s largest economy reduced its reliance on coal.

A study by the thinktank Agora Energiewende found that Germany emitted 673m tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2023, 73m tonnes fewer than in 2022.

The drop was “largely attributable to a strong decrease in coal power generation”, Agora said, accounting for a reduction of 46m tonnes in CO₂ emissions.

Emissions from industry fell significantly, largely due to a decline in production by energy-intensive companies.

Electricity generation from renewable sources was more than 50% of the…