The dry summer has reduced hydropower in Norway, threatened nuclear reactors in France and crimped coal transport in Germany. And that’s on top of Russian gas cuts.
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Germany, Facing Energy Crisis, Gives Nuclear Another Look
For three decades, nuclear power was one of Germany’s most divisive debates. But with Russia cutting gas, Germans are revisiting their political energy taboos.
Four Things Nations Can Do to Conserve Energy
European Union officials have called on countries in the bloc to sharply reduce their natural gas consumption. These are some of the strategies they could use.
Heat Wave Complicates Global Energy Crisis and Climate Fight
First, Russia upended the world energy market, then searing temperatures drove up demand for energy, forcing some of the world’s largest economies to scramble to secure power for their citizens.
Cryptomining Capacity in U.S. Rivals Energy Use of Houston, Findings Show
The findings, by a congressional investigation, highlight how the surge in activity has caused consumers’ electrical bills to rise and makes it harder to fight global warming.
France Will Renationalize EDF
The state already has a majority stake in France’s main electricity and nuclear company. The move reflected President Emmanuel Macron’s desire to champion economic and energy sovereignty.
Japan Swelters Through a Punishing Heat Wave
Temperatures in Tokyo surpassed 95 degrees for the eighth straight day on Saturday, a streak seen only once before since 1875.
Japan Swelters Through a Punishing Heat Wave
Temperatures in Tokyo surpassed 95 degrees for the eighth straight day on Saturday, a streak seen only once before since 1875.
Germany Says It Will Restart Coal Power Plants to Save Natural Gas
It was one of a series of measures announced by Germany’s economy minister, as Europe takes steps to deal with reduced energy supplies from Russia.
Germany Says It Will Restart Coal Power Plants to Save Natural Gas
It was one of a series of measures announced by Germany’s economy minister, as Europe takes steps to deal with reduced energy supplies from Russia.