Students discussion:Kristýna Sosnovcová

Hi Krystina

Thanks for taking the time to write yours assignments and to spend so much time on your field trip highlight while making comparisons with the Czech Republic. You have similar thoughts about the renewable energy policy of Germany as Katerina does, but I'm also similarly curious about your doubts about the policy. Sure it's a difficult target to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050, but they've managed to phase out all nuclear power stations to date without a reduction in overall energy production. I understand your argument about the threat of exporting unsustainable practices and carbon emissions elsewhere, but why do you think the infrastructure required for creating a renewable energy economy can't be achieved within Germany itself? In what respect do you think do you think the Czech Republic is "fortunate" that it doesn't pursue a renewable energy policy more enthusiastically, and how can it be "secure" in future years if it is almost wholly reliant on its brown coal reserves and Temelin? It would have been good to use some references to strengthen your arguments ;) Anyhow, well done for giving the issue some thought.

Good luck and maybe we'll see you again in Graz :)

Andrew