Germany to phase out coal use by 2038 February 15, 2020 Ministers are clear coal mines will disappear and that renewable sources of energy are the answer. Source: Germany to phase out coal use by 2038 Updated: February 15, 2020 at 12:39 pm ◀ France’s Macron urges better long-term relations with Russia Coronavirus Live Updates: First Death Outside Asia Reported in France – The New York Times ▶