The Garzweiler opencast mine in Western Germany is in the process of expanding into the village of Lützerath to access more lignite coal in the midst of an ongoing energy crisis.
Germany's coal-fired power plants must close by 2030. Yet the village of Lützerath, which has become a symbol of climate protest, will be demolished this week or next.
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