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Protesters block oil terminals as UK 'doubles down' on fossil fuels

Environmental action groups are demanding the UK Government stop all new oil and gas projects.

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.

Economy

As the war in Ukraine rages on, Europe braces itself for stagflation

The war in Ukraine has sent inflation in the eurozone soaring, threatening the post-pandemic recovery.

Earth News

Can I make my landlord insulate my home? Know your energy rights

We need better energy rules for ‘dodgy landlords’, says Insulate Britain.

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Economy

Ukraine war pushes eurozone's inflation to a record 7.5%

Energy prices are once again the main drivers behind soaring inflation, recording a 44.7% rise on an annual basis.

Earth News

Cucumber crisis: Surging energy prices leave British greenhouses empty

"There's definitely going to be a lack of British produce in the supermarkets."

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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.

Earth News

Energy crisis: Could public information campaigns change habits?

We spoke to historians about what lessons WW2 has for today, as Russia's war sparks a new need to cut oil and gas use quickly.

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.

Europe News

EU leaders rebuff Spain's pleas for reforms to curb electricity prices

The European Council only gave Spain and Portugal permission to introduce a price cap on electricity.

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.

Earth 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.

Russia

Russia 'could retaliate' if EU imposes energy supply embargo

An oil and gas industry expert says Russia 'could retaliate' if EU imposes an energy supply embargo, but cutting off gas supplies to European countries.

Earth News

Soaring costs for farmers could threaten food security in Europe

The war in Ukraine has sparked concerns from farmers as the cost of producing food continues to rise.

Climate

Europe's green targets could help to 'defund conflict' in Ukraine

The energy crisis has Europe looking to fossil fuels to keep the lights on.

Spain

Spain deploys more police after lorry drivers' strike over fuel prices

Some drivers have been accused of attacking others who have not joined their strike.

Europe News

Fact or fiction: Is Putin to blame for the UK energy crisis?

As cost of energy continues to rise around the world, we explore just how far it's been impacted by Russia's war on Ukraine.

Earth News

Which countries could plug the gap left by Russian gas in Europe?

Europe’s Russian gas dependence is a "medium-term problem". These are the countries that could fix it.

Earth News

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?

Tech News

Euroviews. Europe needs to be weaned off Russian energy for the sake of stability

If Europe is serious about lessening its energy dependence on Russia, it needs to take these future energy projects into consideration.