MAX Jankowsky represents the third generation of his family to run a foundry in eastern Germany, but he is worried that history might end with him. The foundry, GL Giesserei Loessnitz, makes metal presses used by automakers like Volkswagen and BMW. It consumes vast amounts of electricity, natural gas and coke, a coal-based fuel.

Source: The Star March 27, 2026 00:11 UTC