Energy policy is a vital battlefront in Putin’s war – so let’s take away his leverage
Overcoming our dependence on Russia’s hydrocarbons will be essential in turning its strength into a weakness.
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How much would Russian energy sanctions really hurt Germany?
Experts suggest that banning Russian oil and gas would impact the German economy less than the Covid pandemic did.
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Volodymyr Zelensky’s advisers explain how to implement a Russian energy embargo
German Galushchenko, Ukraine’s energy minister, and the economic adviser Oleg Ustenko call on Germany to lead an EU oil boycott.
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Boom time in Norway as the West cracks down on Russian oil
Norway is often viewed as a “green” country, but oil is central to its economy, and the country is making…
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Security politics is energy politics, as Germany’s Greens understand
Annalena Baerbock, the foreign minister, is the most visible face of a clear stance against Russia’s aggression and in favour…
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Switching off Russian gas could put the planet on the road to a green economy
The war in Ukraine must be the trigger for radical climate action.
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The risks of nuclear power in an increasingly destabilised world
The attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine will decrease support for the technology.
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Would energy sanctions really help stop Putin’s warmongering?
Quickly rolling out clean energy technologies could be the best solution to cut funding to Russia.
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The age of plutocracy
In an exclusive extract from her new book, the New Statesman columnist explains how Western democracies were captured by the…
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How the energy crisis could reinforce Europe’s gas addiction
Clean energy sources are overall cheaper and less susceptible to geopolitics than gas. But it is proving difficult to break…
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Will the lights go out in Europe if Russia invades Ukraine?
Energy experts in Kyiv warn a full-scale invasion could push energy prices even higher and derail climate action.
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How energy company profits have surged
Firms including BP, Shell and ExxonMobil have enjoyed a post-Covid windfall.
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Rishi Sunak’s help comes far too late for Britain’s fuel poor
Ahead of the energy price cap rising, people and businesses are already struggling to keep the lights on.
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As bills soar, the future looks bright for Big Energy
Large suppliers with the resources to weather the current crisis will end up with millions of new customers on top-rate…
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As tensions with Russia build, Emmanuel Macron highlights splits within Nato
The French president’s call for direct dialogue with Russia has highlighted disagreements on how to engage Moscow.
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Why inflation could break Britain
Inflation has reached 5.4 per cent, the highest level since 1992; high prices and falling wages will intensify the UK's…
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British homes among the worst insulated in Europe
In Britain the average home loses three degrees Celsius of indoor temperature after five hours.
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Tory MPs and Labour want to cut VAT on domestic fuel – they’re wrong
Cutting taxes on fuel would be inconsistent with any serious attempt to lower carbon emissions.
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Putin's Russia could face greater trade penalties if it invades Ukraine.
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As inflation spikes, Labour must seize the agenda to argue for a fairer economy
A wage policy for the public sector and a new regime for household energy are needed.
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