The problem in Germany is that for heating, transportation, and industry the transition to renewables or more efficient methods is very slow. For the electricity sector (which is the most relevant when discussing nuclear) this is going very well, with about 40% renewables and substantial reduction in emissions. I consider this to be a huge success (in this sector).
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> with about 40% renewables
I think that would be if you're only counting electricity production. And that's only because heating and automobile still uses primarily fossil fuels. If they are included, Germany is still at only about 15-20% renewable.
> I consider this to be a huge success
Compared to the most obvious reference, France, German greenhouse gas emissions are still almost twice as high.
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/carbon-fo...
Like most nations, it looks to me that the population in Germany is being targeted with propaganda from their government.
> I think that would be if you're only counting electricity production. And that's only because heating and automobile still uses primarily fossil fuels. If they are included, Germany is still at only about 15-20% renewable.
That's also true in France, despite our different power production means. Home heating and transportation are mostly fossil-based.
Yes, but still nuclear is about 40% of total energy consumption in France. When adding about 10% for renewables (France has some more hydro than Germany), France has about 50% of their energy covered by non-carbon-based sources, and it has been this way since approx. 1990 (only 40% then).
This means that France's performance in terms of greenhouse gas emissions is significantly better than Germany, Spain and Italy. Also, and maybe even more importantly, France has enjoyed significantly cleaner air, and thousands fewer deaths from air pollution every year, compared to what they would have with polution at the same levels as their neighbours.
Over the last 30 years, Nuclear power may have saved 100000-300000 French lives.