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EU strikes deal to break free of its dependence on Russian fossil fuel

The proposal, aimed at strengthening the EU's independence and autonomy in the energy sector, will enter into force at the beginning of the year, pending approval from the EU Council and EU Parliament.

World News

EU must cut back energy use now to avoid shortages in 2023: IEA

The International Energy Agency has warned that EU could face a shortfall of natural gas next year if countries do not act now

Ukraine

Bakhmut in ruins as Russia battles on in eastern Ukraine

The battle for the eastern city of Bakhmut continues as maintenance workers in Ukraine's capital race to rescue residents trapped in elevators who are stranded due to power cuts. Meanwhile, an overnight strike on Odesa has left much of the city without power.

Spain

Calls for flexible gas price cap at EU-Med9 summit

Leaders and representatives from nine Mediterranean and Southern European countries on Friday called on the European Union to come up with a more flexible gas price cap initiative than the recently proposed cap of €220 per megawatt hour,

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Belgium

Belgians' wallets burn to crisp as inflation hits favourite fries

For Belgians who visit their favourite friterie at least once per week, the increase in price -- tied to rising costs of ingredients -- can quickly add up.

Earth News

Ranked: The European countries with the best and worst home insulation

Feeling the cold in the UK? This data on European housing stock explains why.

Hungary

Hungary scraps cap on fuel prices amid shortages and long queues

The government has blamed European Union sanctions on Russia for the end of the measure.

Climate

Europeans' need for air con at home soars by 170% in 40 years

European land temperatures have increased more than the global average, with big consequences for our energy use at home.

Tech News

Norway’s energy paradox: Oil and gas vs climate ambitions

Norway wants to be a leader in fighting climate change but has a legacy as a leader in oil and gas and more of it is needed since the energy crisis.

World News

OPEC sticks to policy of reducing oil output

The Group often acts to change the supply and demand of oil, in order to control market prices and ensure high revenues for its members. But it says it's ready to meet at any time to “address market developments if necessary.”

Earth News

Fuel prices have forced us to use energy more efficiently, IEA says

There’s still a way to go, however, if the world is to reach emissions targets by 2050 the International Energy Agency warns.

Earth News

Euroviews. View: Transport is a huge blindspot in the EU’s energy crisis response

As the bloc’s Russian oil embargo looms, a Greenpeace campaigner writes it’s time to overhaul our 'oil-guzzling' transport systems.

Austria

Austrian ski resort hit by high energy prices

The world-famous Kitzbuehel ski resort in western Austria is running its artificial snow lancers as much as possible ahead of its cheap power contracts running out.

Earth News

UK food shortages: What is disappearing from supermarket shelves?

Empty shelves and soaring prices are set to impact British consumers this winter.

Travel News

Meet the energy migrants flying south to escape winter heating bills

Software developer Victor Varlamov is one of many fleeing to southern Europe to avoid steep heating bills and a harsh winter.

Economy

What is a recession? Is Europe already in one? It's not easy to tell

Russia's war in Ukraine and the global energy crisis have drastically worsened Europe's economic outlook.

Europe News

'It's a bad joke': Energy ministers blast proposed EU gas cap

The European Commission has designed a cap on gas prices with very stringent conditions and safeguards attached.

Home

Europe’s energy crisis is boosting green hydrogen. Is it the future?

The challenge of making hydrogen using only clean energies has long been to get the costs down to compete with fossil-based hydrogen. Then came the Ukraine war.

Ukraine

Seven new developments to know about Russia's war against Ukraine

Here is our summary of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ireland

Turf wars: Irish government rethinking ban on peat extraction

The debate on peat cutting is nothing new in Ireland. But as the country faces soaring energy costs, many in rural areas are fighting back.