Germany says goodbye to nuclear power, closes final three plants

After more than six decades, Germany’s nuclear era has come to an end as the final three nuclear power plants shut down on Saturday. This move has been a source of controversy in Germany, with some people advocating for the end of nuclear power, citing its unsustainability and potential danger.

Others see nuclear power as a reliable source of low-carbon energy that should not be turned off when drastic cuts to planet-heating pollution are required.

Despite last-minute calls to keep the plants online amid an energy crisis, the German government has remained steadfast, stating that nuclear power is neither green nor sustainable.