Germany's Nuclear Era Comes to an End, But Climate Activists Push for More

Germany has shut down its last three nuclear power plants, which provided electricity to a quarter of the population, as part of its plan to phase out nuclear power. While some scientists are disappointed that a secure, low-carbon source of energy has been lost, others argue that nuclear energy is a risky technology and that renewables will be faster, cheaper, and safer. Germany aims to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable energy sources like wind and solar by 2030.