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Germany is third country that presents roadmap for fossil fuel phase-out, following France and the Netherlands (www.argusmedia.com)
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cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/11523745

Germany submitted its roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels to the UN in New York today, in line with the commitment made at the UN Cop 28 climate summit in 2023.

Germany is the third country to present its roadmap as part of the transitioning away from fossil fuels initiative, following France and the Netherlands.

In presenting the roadmap, the government aims to "inject further momentum into the process", so that "as many countries as possible can flesh out their respective plans", the environment ministry said.

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[–] 4 points 4 days ago

Honestly, the best time to start phasing out fossil fuels was probably even earlier than that, maybe 1970s, when scientists first started reporting greenhouse effect. Back then it was still small enough to be reversible and preventable.

But the past can't be changed, so the best second time is now.

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