Germany Announces Climate Plan But Acknowledges Gap to 2030 Emissions Target

Germany's government plans to implement climate change mitigation measures that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 900 million metric tons between 2022 and 2030.
The measures will still leave an "emissions gap" of 200 million metric tons of CO2 that needs to be reduced to meet the government's 2030 target.
Germany aims to cut emissions by 65% below 1990 levels by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2045.
The government will increase renewable energy, provide industry subsidies to reduce fossil fuel use, and support growth in the solar power sector that needs 100,000 more skilled workers.
The announced measures will get Germany close to but not fully achieve its goal of cutting emissions by 65% from 1990 levels within this decade.