Politics Russian oil finds ‘wide open’ back door to Europe, critics say Middlemen are cashing in as Russian crude finds indirect routes to the European market, politicians and industry insiders allege.
Impacts Putin is staring at defeat in his gas war with Europe Mild weather this winter is set to help Europe shrug off Russia’s energy threats next year, too.
Politics EU sets out plan to cut back packaging waste New rules spell the end of throwaway coffee cups and condiment packets, prompting backlash from industry.
Solutions Hey millionaires, drop the plane for a train French social media accounts tracking private jet flights are boosting public pressure to crack down on their emissions.
Solutions Europe’s streets go dark to save energy Local measures will cut down on light pollution but some worry that could make cities less safe.
Politics UK banks on nuclear to escape Russian fuels Tensions with Russia have exacerbated the fuel cost crisis.
Solutions EU flexes antitrust muscle to counter Putin’s gas gamesmanship Brussels has used competition law to force Gazprom to change its business methods in the past.
