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Greece considers swapping coal for renewables
DW – A number of politicians in northwestern Greece have grown weary of the pollution and health risks resulting from local coal mining. They are looking into an energy overhaul based on renewables. Driving through the northern Greek towns of Kozani, Ptolemaida, Amyntaio and Florina reveals a side of Greece that most tourists do not get to experience. There is no beach or sea in sight – instead, mines, coal piles and coal-burning power plants dot the landscape. The plants are run by the Public Power Corporation of Greece (DEI), which is mostly publicly owned. Read article
Tags: Europe, renewable energy
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