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German emissions fell more than ever in 2023

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Published: January 4th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

Coal-fired power generation declined significantly in Germany in 2023. And the economic downturn also resulted in lower emissions.
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Germany’s carbon emissions fell by around ten percent in 2023 – more than in any year since they were recorded for the whole of Germany. This is revealed by an analysis published today by Agora Energiewende. This is significantly below the 2023 target. However, the think tank writes that there is still a „significant gap“ in achieving the climate targets for 2030.

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