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epa10404322 A protester displays a cardboard reading 'Habeck+Neubaur=withdrawal', referring to Green party politicians, German Minister for Economy and Climate Robert Habeck and North Rhine-Westphalia Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy Mona Neubaur (both not in the picture) during a rally of climate protection activists at the village of Luetzerath, Germany, 14 January 2023. The village of Luetzerath in North Rhine-Westphalia state is to make way for lignite mining despite the decision to phase out coal. The Garzweiler open pit mine, operated by German energy supplier RWE, is at the focus of protests by people who want Germany to stop mining and burning coal as soon as possible in the fight against climate change. EPA/RONALD WITTEK