Angela Merkel was dubbed Germany's "climate chancellor" for ditching nuclear power. But centuries-old villages are being bulldozed to make way for... Germany Bulldozes Old Villages For Coal Despite ...

An outdated law allows coal companies to take private land for lignite mining that is in the “public interest,” even after the country’s highest court ruled that the government must reduce emissions.

Whether you're backpacking through Berlin or downing steins at the Oktoberfest, Germany has its fair share of vibrant cities with their exciting activities to enjoy. However, what about the lesser ...

LÜTZERATH, Germany — The yawning black-brown scar in the earth that is Germany’s Garzweiler coal mine has already swallowed more than a dozen villages. Centuries-old churches and family homes have ...