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Climate

Biggest polluters are missing from major pledge to phase out coal

More than 40 countries have committed to phasing out coal use - but critics say this isn't enough.

Europe News

Nuclear energy is green energy, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi

In an interview with Euronews, Grossi said the debate around nuclear energy should be based on scientific facts.

Europe News

Why Europe's energy prices are soaring and could get much worse

A combination of market, geographic, and political factors have coalesced into a perfect storm, threatening to derail the economic recovery and hurt household incomes.

Spain

Spain presses Algeria to guarantee natural gas supply

A spike in energy prices across Europe is hitting the Iberian peninsula hard and driving up electricity bills for homes and businesses.

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Moldova

Moldova gets first non-Russian gas delivery amid energy crisis battle

The delivery came four days after the eastern European country declared a one-month state of emergency to secure gas supplies amid a crisis over rising prices.

Europe News

EU countries dismiss Spain's calls for energy market intervention

Spain has been pushing for a change in the current rules to decouple the prices of electricity and natural gas.

Europe News

9 EU countries say no to market reform to tackle energy crunch

Led by Germany, the nine countries argue the current energy crisis is temporary and the existing rules are the most competitive and efficient.

Moldova

Moldova's parliament declares state of emergency over gas crisis

Moldova has declared a state of emergency to secure gas supplies amid a crisis over rising prices.

Europe News

More EU citizens being 'pushed' into energy poverty amid crisis

Stefan Goemare from energy poverty organisation Samenlevingsopbouw says he is seeing more people struggling to pay their bills.

France

French PM pledges cash to help drivers cope with rising energy prices

An estimated 38 million French citizens will receive a €100 check starting next month to help them cope with rising energy prices, PM Jean Castex has said.

Europe News

Energy-intensive industries want 'compensation' for green transition

Peter Claes, President of the IFIEC (International Federation of Industrial Energy Consumers) Europe told Euronews that companies that use a lot of energy to make their products are bearing the brunt of increased energy costs, despite acting to reduce their carbon footprints.

World News

Europe's energy crisis: EU 'too reliant on gas', says von der Leyen

The European Commission President said that a speedy transition to clean energy would make the EU less reliant on natural gas imports.

Europe News

Brussels mulls EU-wide gas reserve to prevent energy price volatility

The European Commission has unveiled a series of short-term measures to palliate the ongoing energy crunch, together with proposals for the long haul.

World News

High European gas prices could last through winter, expert says

Euronews spoke to research fellow Nicolò Rossetto about the energy crisis in Europe.

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Beirut in the dark as power plants run out of fuel

Lebanon's two main power plants were forced to shut down after running out of fuel plunging the country into darkness on Saturday. Lebanon is grappling with a crippling energy crisis made worse by its dependency on fuel imports.

Eco-Innovation

This recyclable wind turbine will be a TV in 30 years

The world's first recyclable wind turbine blade has been invented, making wind turbines fully recyclable for the first time.

World News

EU calls for relief funds to help consumers hit by energy prices

France and Spain have led the charge for new rules governing EU energy markets as the price surge ramps up utility bills.

Europe News

Amid soaring prices, millions in Europe could struggle to heat homes

A 2019 report found an estimated 30 million people across Europe were affected by energy poverty,

United Kingdom

World's longest undersea power cable linking Norway and UK switched on

"North Sea Link is a truly remarkable feat of engineering."

United Kingdom

Price rises may mean 500k more will struggle to heat homes - charities

Nearly half a million people in the UK could have to decide between paying their energy bill or food as natural gas prices soar.

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