&gt; you know Germany makes manufacturing equipment (production lines, automation, etc.) which is expensive but also clean.<p>Germany does not only make manufacturing equipment, but also manufactures things. Cars. Wind turbines. Power plants. Aircrafts.<p>In many cases Germany has invested money into research to make production cleaner to keep in the country. A lot of money.<p>Example: The world&#x27;s largest chemical plant is still in Germany.<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ipt.org.uk&#x2F;industry-visit-to-the-worlds-largest-chemical-plant.aspx" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ipt.org.uk&#x2F;industry-visit-to-the-worlds-largest-c...</a>