Germany to Increase Burning of Coal Amid Cut in Gas Supplies From Russia

Germany to Increase Burning of Coal Amid Cut in Gas Supplies From Russia
Robert Habeck, federal minister for economic affairs and climate protection, takes part in the East German Economic Forum (OWF) in Bad Saarow, Germany, on June 13, 2022. Patrick Pleul/dpa via AP
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BERLIN—Germany’s economy minister said Sunday that the country will limit the use of natural gas for electricity production amid concerns about possible shortages caused by a cut in supplies from Russia.

Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that Germany will try to compensate for the move by increasing the burning of coal.