In the current debate about Germany’s energy security, renewable energies are neglected in the eyes of activist Luisa Neubauer. She criticizes the fact that only coal and nuclear energy are discussed. “It gives the impression that we have no other choice.”
From the point of view of the climate activist Luisa Neubauer, the current energy crisis is giving too much thought to the use of coal and nuclear power and not enough to the further expansion of renewable energies. “If you now invest so much energy, creativity and money in coal or nuclear power, where the hell is this energy when it comes to renewable energies?” said the “Fridays for Future” activist to the “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland” (RND) .
In the current debate, the potential of energy suppliers such as wind and sun are “systematically ignored”, criticized Neubauer. “It gives the impression that we have no other choice but coal and nuclear.” This is “irresponsible” and “a turnaround” is necessary, the activist demanded.
Federal Economics and Climate Protection Minister Robert Habeck announced on Monday that the southern German nuclear power plants Isar 2 and Neckarwestheim 2 should be placed in an emergency reserve beyond the end of December 31, which is actually required by law, and restarted if necessary. He ruled out continued operation beyond reserve maintenance. Habeck’s announcement was met with criticism both inside and outside the traffic light coalition.
In discussions with the RND, Neubauer did not categorically reject further use of nuclear power. “In the very worst case, nuclear energy might still have to be used now,” she said. In any case, an extension of the service lives of two of the three remaining nuclear power plants in Germany “must be measured against the demands of the present and not against the demands of the 1980s”.
