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A Step Backwards: Coal Production in an Environmentally Protected Area

Germany is in a race to the top of the alternative energy ladder. Millions are being invested in solar energy in Africa. But back at home, coal energy is still being produced. On the Baltic coast close to the city of Greifswald, the Danish energy giant Dong wants to build a coal-producing plant. The residents of the area object, not wanting to spoil the nearby nature reserve and lose tourist revenue. Dong also builds natural gas power plants that would emit 2/3 less CO2. So why is it not prepared to build one in Lubmin? Our reporter heads for the coast to sort out the contradictions. Report by Holger Trzeczak

DW-World | July 7, 2009Watch more videos from DW-World

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