Now playing Next Money Explained: Why Europe is balking at a proposed ban on Russian energy The West has so far resisted sanctions on Russian energy. But in the face of alleged war crimes, some in Europe are pushing for an outright ban. 05/04/2022
Now playing Next Russia Will Putin cut Europe off if gas payments aren't made in roubles? Moscow says its demand for "unfriendly" buyers to pay for gas in roubles does not mean supplies will be immediately interrupted. 31/03/2022
Now playing Next Russia Poland to ban Russian oil imports, as Germans urged to save energy Poland says it is putting in place Europe's most radical plan to cut dependence on Russian energy sources. Germany, meanwhile, is preparing for Russian gas to be cut suddenly. 30/03/2022
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. No, fracking isn't the answer to the UK's cost-of-living crisis We shouldn't be making a return to fracking for gas in the UK, writes Jenny Medlicott, despite a growing movement among Tory MPs. 29/03/2022
Now playing Next Spain Spain prepares economic support plan amid energy price spike "This emergency plan in response to the war (in Ukraine) includes a set of measures that will protect economic sectors and Spaniards who are being most affected," Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez said. 28/03/2022
Now playing Next Europe Decoded What's on Joe Biden's packed agenda in Brussels today? In what is set to be a busy day, Biden will become the first US president to participate physically at an EU summit. 24/03/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels aims to coordinate gas purchases in bid to lower costs There are currently 160 storage facilities in the EU that are around 26% full. 23/03/2022
Now playing Next Green News Profits made by fossil fuel firms could be temporarily taxed by the EU The money the tax generates could be used to help consumers with rising bills and aid the transition to clean energy. 23/03/2022
Now playing Next Green News Does Russia have a climate plan to reduce carbon emissions? Russia has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Green News Will Poland replace Russian gas with nuclear energy? Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, generates around 70% of Polish electricity. 18/03/2022
Now playing Next Living Why turning down your thermostat can ease a gas supply crisis But would a more dependable solution be to deploy heat pumps to provide an energy efficient alternative to heat homes? 14/03/2022
Now playing Next no comment Sanna Marin: we are actually financing Russia's war by purchasing oil Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said it is important to "get rid of Russian fossil fuels," adding "we are supporting and actually financing Russia's war by purchasing oil, gas and other fossil fuels." 12/03/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU will slash imports of Russian gas by two thirds by 2023 Brussels aims to replace the supply with LNG from countries like Qatar and the US. 08/03/2022
Now playing Next Green News EU to urgently link electricity grid with Ukraine's With Russia supplying 40 per cent of Europe's gas, ministers are now looking for alternatives to increase the independence of the energy grid. 01/03/2022
Now playing Next Green News Italy explores Algerian gas as Europe strays from Russian fossil fuels Italy's foreign minister and top energy CEO are visiting a gas supplier Algeria. 28/02/2022
Now playing Next Europe News What is SWIFT and why is expelling Russia a 'last resort'? A third package of EU sanctions could see Russia cut off from the international payment system, a radical move that would also hit the bloc. 25/02/2022
Now playing Next Green News Will boycotting Russian fossil fuels boost renewable energy in Europe? If Europe stops buying coal, oil and gas from Russia, it could spark a renewable energy revolution. 25/02/2022
Now playing Next Green News Energy prices surge as Ukraine crisis deepens Oil prices surged nearly 5% and stock prices dropped after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of rebel-held regions of Ukraine on Monday evening, raising fears that a full-scale invasion was near. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Europe looks for alternate gas solutions but could it be left in cold? The continent is largely reliant on imports of gas to meet its energy needs. 15/02/2022
Now playing Next Green News Poland to double down on gas - does this put zero target out of reach? "Now is not the time for nations to be increasing their dependence on gas." 10/02/2022