Even in Gas Crisis, Germany Refuses Nuclear Power
Better to burn coal.
Energy
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.
Why Europe Didn’t Reduce Its Dependence on Russian Gas
Western Europe refused to see the risks. Eastern Europe refused to invest in renewables.
Germany Exports Its Energy Failures
Earthquakes in Groningen, dirty coal mines in Poland and leaky Soviet-era gas pipes in Russia.
EU Is Right to Label Nuclear Power Green
It’s one of the cleanest forms of electricity generation.
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.
Opposition to Nuclear Power Is Irrational
It’s one of the cleanest forms of energy we have.
Europe’s High Energy Prices, Explained
The continent faces a perfect storm involving accidents, depleted reserves and decreased Russian supply.
Energy Plays Key Role in Dutch Election
There is consensus on biomass and natural gas. Nuclear energy and windmills are controversial.
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”.
Russian-Ukrainian Gas Deal Is a Trilateral Victory
Russia, Ukraine and the EU all benefit.
Nord Stream Sanctions Are No Way to Treat European Allies
The United States should help Europe become less dependent on Russian gas.
The Trans-Anatolian Pipeline, Explained
A new pipeline connects Azerbaijan to Europe. What does it mean for the countries along the route?
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.
Poland Needs EU Support to Meet Climate Goals
But it also has a responsibility of its own to stop burning coal.