New Energy
Germany Retires Nuclear Plants in Hopes of Greener Pastures
- Critics worry move will trigger a return to fossil fuels
- Phase-out comes as more countries are embracing the technology
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At 10 p.m. on Saturday, the Isar-2 nuclear plant near Munich will begin winding down its power generation in steps of 10 megawatts per minute.