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Germany coal power plant

Even in Gas Crisis, Germany Refuses Nuclear Power

Better to burn coal.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 24, 2022
The Hague Netherlands

Dutch Ignored Warnings About Relying on Russian Gas

The Dutch government was warned many times Russia could not be trusted and bought its gas anyway.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 17, 2022April 8, 2022
Rotterdam Netherlands port

Why Europe Didn’t Reduce Its Dependence on Russian Gas

Western Europe refused to see the risks. Eastern Europe refused to invest in renewables.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 3, 2022April 4, 2022
Olaf Scholz

Germany Exports Its Energy Failures

Earthquakes in Groningen, dirty coal mines in Poland and leaky Soviet-era gas pipes in Russia.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 5, 2022March 4, 2022
Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant Finland

EU Is Right to Label Nuclear Power Green

It’s one of the cleanest forms of electricity generation.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 6, 2022February 15, 2022
Amur gas plant Svobodny Russia

Don’t Blame Russia for High Gas Prices

Russia may be a convenient scapegoat, but it doesn’t control the price of natural gas alone.

Nemanja PopovicNemanja PopovićOctober 11, 2021November 19, 2021
Power plant China

Opposition to Nuclear Power Is Irrational

It’s one of the cleanest forms of energy we have.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 2, 2021November 5, 2021
Eemshaven Netherlands power plant

Europe’s High Energy Prices, Explained

The continent faces a perfect storm involving accidents, depleted reserves and decreased Russian supply.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 24, 2021February 12, 2022
Netherlands wind turbines

Energy Plays Key Role in Dutch Election

There is consensus on biomass and natural gas. Nuclear energy and windmills are controversial.

Liam van de VenFebruary 27, 2021November 5, 2021
Vladimir Putin Angela Merkel

Pressure Mounts on Merkel to Cancel Nord Stream 2

Opposition leaders and Germany’s largest tabloid want to pull the plug on the “Putin pipeline”.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 4, 2020November 10, 2021
Kiev Ukraine

Russian-Ukrainian Gas Deal Is a Trilateral Victory

Russia, Ukraine and the EU all benefit.

Nemanja PopovicNemanja PopovićJanuary 10, 2020November 28, 2021
Donald Trump Angela Merkel

Nord Stream Sanctions Are No Way to Treat European Allies

The United States should help Europe become less dependent on Russian gas.

Nemanja PopovicNemanja PopovićDecember 19, 2019November 12, 2021
Kipoi Greece compressor station

The Trans-Anatolian Pipeline, Explained

A new pipeline connects Azerbaijan to Europe. What does it mean for the countries along the route?

Nemanja PopovicNemanja PopovićDecember 15, 2019December 2, 2021

China-Russia Gas Pipeline Should Concentrate Minds in Brussels

The EU must find other gas suppliers while it still has the benefit of being Russia’s top customer.

AnonymousDecember 9, 2019April 11, 2022
Warsaw Poland

Poland Needs EU Support to Meet Climate Goals

But it also has a responsibility of its own to stop burning coal.

Nemanja PopovicNemanja PopovićOctober 4, 2019December 1, 2021

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