German village of Luetzerath to make way for lignite mining
epa10301317 The brown coal mine Tagebau Garzweiler at the abandoned village of Luetzerath, Germany, 12 November 2022. The village of Luetzerath in North Rhine-Westphalia state is to make way for lignite mining despite the decision to phase out coal. The Garzweiler open pit mine, operated by German energy supplier RWE, is at the focus of protests by people who want Germany to stop mining and burning coal as soon as possible in the fight against climate change. Climate activists feel betrayed by Green politicians and want to fight. EPA/RONALD WITTEK
