Returning to liberated towns, Ukrainians find destruction on a staggering scale, vital services cut, and the prospect of a lethal winter ahead.
Tag: Heating
Ukrainians Brace for a Cold Winter Amid Russian Conflict
In cities and towns battered by the war, residents worry about how to heat their homes as temperatures drop. But even in places spared from the worst of the fighting, Russian strikes on infrastructure have raised new fears.
Protecting the Peatlands of Ireland as Fuel Costs Skyrocket
One in seven Irish households still burn peat for heat. New rules are aimed at discouraging a practice that many consider part of the culture.
An Oily Challenge: Evict Stinky Old Furnaces in Favor of Heat Pumps
Building by building, New York and other cities are trying to stop the age-old use of fossil fuels to heat homes and buildings. In the U.S., new climate laws aim to speed things up.
Spain Limits Air-Conditioning to Save Energy
The country this week became the latest to announce restrictions, in part to promote energy efficiency but also to reduce consumption of Russian gas.
Spain Limits Air-Conditioning to Save Energy
The country this week became the latest to announce restrictions, in part to promote energy efficiency but also to reduce consumption of Russian gas.
Germans Tiptoe Up the Path to Energy Savings
Local leaders find themselves at the front line of Europe’s conservation efforts, fearing a Russian gas cut. It’s not an easy place to be.
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.
How Europeans Are Responding to Exorbitant Gas and Power Bills
High energy prices in Europe are upending people’s lives. While some are installing solar panels, others are stoking their wood-burning stoves.
Using a City’s Excess Heat to Reduce Emissions
A district in London has developed an innovative way to divert subway heat for buildings to lower carbon emissions. Other cities are getting creative, as well.