Switching to 100 percent renewable energy and moving towards zero greenhouse gas emissions is a complete societal shift. Germany is made a lot of progress, but it still has a long way to go. Here are some of the stumbling blocks for the Energiewende.
What's slowing down the switch to renewable energy?
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Changing the entire energy system isn’t easy – here’s why.
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Even though the switch to renewable energy is financially appealing in the long run, some actors will lose money; therefore, they have a strong interest in trying to stop the Energiewende. The main problems in Germany are the car industry and the coal workers’ unions.
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Most Germans agree that the transition to renewable energy is crucial – but it will require a complete societal change.