Policemen stand next to environmentalists blocking the railway tracks used to transport lignite to German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant in Neurath, western Germany, which is seen in background, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen stand next to environmentalists blocking the railway tracks used to transport lignite to German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant in Neurath, western Germany, which is seen in background, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen stand next to environmentalists blocking the railway tracks used to transport lignite to German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant in Neurath, western Germany, which is seen in background, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen stand next to environmentalists blocking the railway tracks used to transport lignite to German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant in Neurath, western Germany, which is seen in background, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen detain an environmentalists who was part od a group blocking the railway tracks used to transport lignite to German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant in Neurath, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen stand next to environmentalists blocking the railway tracks used to transport lignite to German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant in Neurath, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen stand next to environmentalists blocking the railway tracks used to transport lignite to German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant in Neurath, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen stand next to environmentalists blocking the railway tracks used to transport lignite to German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant in Neurath, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen stand next to environmentalists blocking the railway tracks used to transport lignite to German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant in Neurath, western Germany, which is seen in background, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen stand next to environmentalists preparing their fingers with superglue to avoid identification and blocking the railway tracks used to transport lignite to German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant in Neurath, western Germany, which is seen in background, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen stand next to environmentalists blocking the railway tracks used to transport lignite to German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant in Neurath, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen stand next to environmentalists blocking the railway tracks used to transport lignite to German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant in Neurath, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Environmentalists gather in Keyenberg, western Germany, for a demonstration as in background can be seen vapor from the chimneys of German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plants Neurath and Niederaussem, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Environmentalists gather in Keyenberg, western Germany, for a demonstration as in background can be seen vapor from the chimneys of German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plants Neurath and Niederaussem, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (C) joins environmentalists gathering in Keyenberg, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joins environmentalists gathering in Keyenberg, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joins environmentalists gathering in Keyenberg, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (C) joins environmentalists gathering in Keyenberg, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Environmentalists gather in Keyenberg, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Environmentalists gather in Keyenberg, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Environmentalists of the scientist rebellion group hold a banner reading "Stop the fossil madness" as they gather in Keyenberg, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Environmentalists hold a banner reading "System change not climate change" as they gather in Keyenberg, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Environmentalists gather in Keyenberg, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Environmentalists gather in Keyenberg, western Germany, as demonstrations continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Environmentalists demonstrate in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Mounted police ride past a lignite excavator on the sidelines of a demonstration of environmentalists in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Mounted police are seen on the sidelines of a demonstration of environmentalists in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath (seen in background), on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Mounted police are seen on the sidelines of a demonstration of environmentalists in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath (seen in background), on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen prevent environmentalists to advance towards Luetzerath during a demonstration of environmentalists in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen prevent environmentalists to advance towards Luetzerath during a demonstration of environmentalists in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen use batons to prevent environmentalists to advance towards Luetzerath during a demonstration of environmentalists in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen use batons to prevent environmentalists to advance towards Luetzerath during a demonstration of environmentalists in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

A policeman with a baton runs behind environmentalists trying to advance towards Luetzerath during a demonstration in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen try to prevent environmentalists from advancing towards Luetzerath during a demonstration in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen try to prevent environmentalists from advancing towards Luetzerath during a demonstration in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen and activists are seen during a demonstration in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen and activists are seen at the edge of the Garzweiler lignite mine during a demonstration in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023; in background can be seen German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant of Neurath. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Mounted policemen build a cordon to prevent environmentalists from advancing to Luetzerath during a demonstration in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Policemen and activists are seen next to a lignite excavator during a demonstration in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023; at (R in the background) can be seen German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant of Neurath). - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Mounted policemen build a cordon to prevent environmentalists from advancing to Luetzerath during a demonstration in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023; in background can be seen German energy supplier RWE's coal fired power plant of Neurath. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

A deer runs across a meadow as policemen are seen in the background during a demonstration of environmentalists in Keyenberg, western Germany, as protests continue against a coal mine extension in the nearby village of Luetzerath, on January 17, 2023. - Already abandoned by its original residents, Luetzerath has become a symbol for resistance against fossil fuels. Energy giant RWE has permission for the expansion of the mine under a compromise agreement that also includes that RWE will stop producing electricity with coal in western Germany by 2030 -- eight years earlier than previously planned. With Russia's gas supply cut in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Germany has had recourse to coal, firing up mothballed power plants. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg (C) visits the site to show her support for environment activists protesting against a plan expanding the Garzweiler coal mine in the village of Lutzerath in western Germany on January 17, 2023. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg (C) visits the site to show her support for environment activists protesting against a plan expanding the Garzweiler coal mine in the village of Lutzerath in western Germany on January 17, 2023. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg (C) visits the site to show her support for environment activists protesting against a plan expanding the Garzweiler coal mine in the village of Lutzerath in western Germany on January 17, 2023. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police take security measures as Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visits the site to show her support for environment activists protesting against a plan expanding the Garzweiler coal mine in the village of Lutzerath in western Germany on January 17, 2023. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police intervene the protest while activists march and sit on rails to block the way of coal trains heading to the power plant as their protest goes on for the last 7 days in Lutzerath located at the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on January 17, 2023. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visited the site to show her support for the activists. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police intervene the protest while activists march and sit on rails to block the way of coal trains heading to the power plant as their protest goes on for the last 7 days in Lutzerath located at the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on January 17, 2023. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visited the site to show her support for the activists. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police intervene the protest while activists march and sit on rails to block the way of coal trains heading to the power plant as their protest goes on for the last 7 days in Lutzerath located at the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on January 17, 2023. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visited the site to show her support for the activists. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers stand in front of a group of protesters, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (right, bottom), on the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine during a protest by climate activists following the evacuation of LŁtzerath. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests Tuesday at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers stand in front of a group of protesters, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (right, bottom), on the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine during a protest by climate activists following the evacuation of LŁtzerath. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests Tuesday at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is among a group of activists and coal opponents sitting on the edge of the Garzweiler II open pit lignite mine during a protest by climate activists following the evacuation of LŁtzerath. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests on Tuesday at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia. Photo: Roberto Pfeil/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers stand in front of a group of protesters, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (center, bottom), on the edge of the Garzweiler II open pit lignite mine during a protest by climate activists following the evacuation of LŁtzerath. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests on Tuesday at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia. Photo: Roberto Pfeil/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers carry Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Roberto Pfeil/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers carry Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers took Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (2nd from left) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine and detain her. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests on Tuesday at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia. Photo: Roberto Pfeil/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers carry Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (4th from right) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Roberto Pfeil/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers carry Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Roberto Pfeil/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers carry Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Roberto Pfeil/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers carry Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Roberto Pfeil/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers have taken Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine, holding her hands. Activists and coal opponents continued their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers carry Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa

dpatop - 17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers carry Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers have taken Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine, holding her hands. Activists and coal opponents continued their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers have taken Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine, holding her hands. Activists and coal opponents continued their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers carry Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers carry Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

17 January 2023, Erkelenz: Police surround a group of activists, including Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg (center), next to a coal mine in western Germany. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers lead Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers carry Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers carry Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) out of a group of protesters and activists and away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg (C) visits the site to show her support for environment activists protesting against a plan expanding the Garzweiler coal mine in the village of Lutzerath in western Germany on January 17, 2023. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police take security measures as Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visits the site to show her support for environment activists protesting against a plan expanding the Garzweiler coal mine in the village of Lutzerath in western Germany on January 17, 2023. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police take security measures as Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visits the site to show her support for environment activists protesting against a plan expanding the Garzweiler coal mine in the village of Lutzerath in western Germany on January 17, 2023. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police take security measures as Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visits the site to show her support for environment activists protesting against a plan expanding the Garzweiler coal mine in the village of Lutzerath in western Germany on January 17, 2023. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

dpatop - 17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) was also on hand during the demonstrations on the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine following the clearance of LŁtzerath. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa

dpatop - 17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers have encircled a group of activists and coal opponents with climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) on the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine during a protest action by climate activists after the clearance of LŁtzerath. A demonstration march with several hundred climate activists started in the lignite village of Keyenberg. The group was reportedly heading toward the neighboring village of Holzweiler, near the evacuated village of LŁtzerath at the Garzweiler open pit mine. Keyenberg, Holzweiler and LŁtzerath are districts of the city of Erkelenz. After the eviction of LŁtzerath ended on Sunday, coal opponents continued their protests on Tuesday at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (l) sits at a demonstration by climate activists and coal opponents on the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continued their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday after the evacuation of LŁtzerath. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg sits during a demonstration by climate activists and coal opponents on the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continued their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday after the evacuation of LŁtzerath. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg sits during a demonstration by climate activists and coal opponents on the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continued their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday after the evacuation of LŁtzerath. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers stand in front of a group of protesters, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M), on the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine during a protest by climate activists following the clearance of LŁtzerath. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests on Tuesday at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers stand in front of a group of protesters, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M), on the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine during a protest by climate activists following the clearance of LŁtzerath. Activists and coal opponents continue their protests on Tuesday at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (center) shields her face from the sun during a demonstration by climate activists and coal opponents on the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continued their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday after the evacuation of LŁtzerath. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (center) shields her face from the sun during a demonstration by climate activists and coal opponents on the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine. Activists and coal opponents continued their protests at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday after the evacuation of LŁtzerath. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police take security measures as Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visits the site to show her support for environment activists protesting against a plan expanding the Garzweiler coal mine in the village of Lutzerath in western Germany on January 17, 2023. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg (C) visits the site to show her support for environment activists protesting against a plan expanding the Garzweiler coal mine in the village of Lutzerath in western Germany on January 17, 2023. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police take security measures as Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visits the site to show her support for environment activists protesting against a plan expanding the Garzweiler coal mine in the village of Lutzerath in western Germany on January 17, 2023. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police intervene the protest while activists march and sit on rails to block the way of coal trains heading to the power plant as their protest goes on for the last 7 days in Lutzerath located at the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on January 17, 2023. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visited the site to show her support for the activists. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police intervene the protest while activists march and sit on rails to block the way of coal trains heading to the power plant as their protest goes on for the last 7 days in Lutzerath located at the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on January 17, 2023. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visited the site to show her support for the activists. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police intervene the protest while activists march and sit on rails to block the way of coal trains heading to the power plant as their protest goes on for the last 7 days in Lutzerath located at the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on January 17, 2023. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visited the site to show her support for the activists. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police intervene the protest while activists march and sit on rails to block the way of coal trains heading to the power plant as their protest goes on for the last 7 days in Lutzerath located at the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on January 17, 2023. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visited the site to show her support for the activists. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police intervene the protest while activists march and sit on rails to block the way of coal trains heading to the power plant as their protest goes on for the last 7 days in Lutzerath located at the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on January 17, 2023. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visited the site to show her support for the activists. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LUTZERATH, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Police intervene the protest while activists march and sit on rails to block the way of coal trains heading to the power plant as their protest goes on for the last 7 days in Lutzerath located at the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on January 17, 2023. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visited the site to show her support for the activists. Kadir Ilboga / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

17 January 2023, North Rhine-Westphalia, Erkelenz: Police officers have encircled a group of activists and coal opponents with climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) on the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine during a protest action by climate activists after the clearance of LŁtzerath. A demonstration march with several hundred climate activists started in the lignite village of Keyenberg. The group was reportedly heading toward the neighboring village of Holzweiler, near the evacuated village of LŁtzerath at the Garzweiler open pit mine. Keyenberg, Holzweiler and LŁtzerath are districts of the city of Erkelenz. After the eviction of LŁtzerath ended on Sunday, coal opponents continued their protests on Tuesday at several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa