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Russia

Vladimir Putin tells Europe he's 'ready' to resume gas supplies

The Russian leader claimed the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines was an attempt by the US to weaken Europe by disrupting the flow of cheap gas from Russia.

Climate

Why is Greta arguing that Germany should keep its nuclear plants open?

The German government has re-activated several coal and oil power plants, despite warnings it could default on its climate goals.

Climate

Why are wetsuits compulsory at this French swimming pool?

Cutting the heat could save pools up to €50,000 per month in the coldest months.

Europe News

Europe's gas prices reach three-month low as demand falls

Gas prices have fallen as the EU's gas storage facilities hit 90% of capacity.

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Earth News

Energy crisis: Europe prepares for blackouts this winter

In the UK, the National Grid has said that homes could face three-hour power cuts if energy reserves run out.

United Kingdom

'We can get through the winter,' insists Truss, amid blackouts warning

Energy giant the National Grid warned British households could lose power for up to three hours if gas supplies run low.

Europe News

EU leaders set to debate price cap on gas to ease energy crisis

Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a cap on gas transactions and another on gas used for electricity generation.

France

France launches energy savings drive to avoid winter power cuts

From limiting indoor heating temperatures, to making swimming pools cooler and reducing the speed of ski lifts — France has unveiled a raft of voluntary measures to tackle the energy crisis.

Culture news

Soaring energy costs force 111-year-old Budapest theatre to close

"Utility bills have become more expensive by eight-fold, sometimes ten-fold", said Szilveszter Okovacs, director of the Hungarian State Opera

Earth News

Hydropower: Switzerland’s secret weapon against the energy crisis

Switzerland is targeting a clean, independent energy supply, but some fear for biodiversity and the landscape.

Europe News

Von der Leyen opens the door for EU cap on gas prices but with caveats

The European Commission president proposed a cap on market transactions and another on gas used for electricity generation.

Italy

Meet the farm in Italy making car fuel from cow poo

Behind the farm, a specific structure extracts bio-methane from animal waste and transports it directly to the front, where customers wait at the pump to get cheap gas.

World

Energy crisis: Europe "should act united" according to Madrid

In an interview with Euronews, the Spanish deputy prime minister, Nadia Calviño, calls for the same solidarity within the EU in the face of the energy crisis as during the pandemic, from the countries most and least affected.

Earth News

Shell boss calls for tax on energy firms to help ‘poorest’ people

As energy prices soar, Shell’s chief executive has said that a tax on big firms is ‘inevitable’ - but has urged against capping prices.

Europe News

EU infrastructure a 'target' for first time, says von der Leyen

The European Commission chief also called on the 27 countries to "make best use of our satellite surveillance capacity" to identify and deter threats.

Europe News

EU outlines possible gas price cap strategies amid energy crisis

Leaders are meeting on Friday to debate the proposals.

Europe News

Germany faces EU scrutiny over €200 billion scheme to curb gas prices

EU officials worry the massive borrowing could have a negative impact on fair competition in the single market.

Europe Decoded

An EU cap on gas would end the market as we know it, experts warn

For elected politicians fearing popular unrest, a gas cap represents a fix worth a shot. But for energy experts, it's a leap of faith – one taken out of despair rather than conviction.

My Europe Series

Spaniards seek alternative energy sources as crisis worsens

Alternative energy sources are becoming more popular as Europeans worry about shortages this winter.

Europe News

Europeans 'must lower thermostats to prepare for total gas supply cut'

"The complete shutdown of Russian pipeline gas supplies to the European Union cannot be excluded ahead of the 2022/23 heating season."