Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045

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Germany joins a select group of nations committing to a definitive end to fossil fuel reliance.

Germany has officially committed to phasing out coal, oil, and gas entirely by the year 2045 through a newly published climate roadmap. This pledge marks a notable shift from previous targets that focused solely on achieving carbon neutrality rather than an explicit end to fossil fuel use. The nation follows similar commitments made by France and the Netherlands to map out precise timelines for abandoning fossil energy sources.

The German government published its roadmap on a Wednesday.
The strategy focuses heavily on electrification to achieve its long-term goals.
Campaigners described the plan as a significant shift away from previous policies.
Germany is the third country globally to publish a detailed plan to end fossil fuel use.

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2,045 yrsfossil fuel phase out target

Timeline

Sep 22The Netherlands published a detailed route map to phase out fossil fuels.
Sep 23The German government published its roadmap setting an explicit target to phase out fossil fuels by 2045.

Why it matters

Clear national roadmaps for phasing out fossil fuels are crucial for meeting international climate agreements and keeping global temperature rises within safe limits.

What outlets agree on

Outlets agree that Germany has published a roadmap committing to phase out fossil fuels by 2045, making it one of the few countries to outline such a detailed transition.

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