Energy
German Industry Emits More as Cheap, Dirty Fuel Lures Firms
- Nation accounts for a quarter of EU energy-CO2 pollution
- Green energy has contributed to drop in overall emissions
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German industry is emitting more carbon, despite a decline in production, as factories save costs by using dirtier fuels.
Emissions from industrial output rose by 2% last year, even amid a contraction in the sector, according to preliminary calculations from think tank Agora Energiewende. A further increase is expected if the economy recovers in the future, the group said in a report.