Citing Soaring Energy Prices, ‘Tens of Thousands’ March Against Russia Sanctions in Euro Capital
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in the Czech capital of Prague to demand an end to sanctions against Russia on Wednesday,
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Energy Leaders Slam Lisa Murkowski for Harming Alaskan Oil, Gas Sector
Leaders in the fossil fuel industry slammed Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s record of harming the Alaskan energy sector on Wednesday.
Europe’s Energy Chaos: German Economy Reduced to a ‘Burning’ Fire as Cold Winter Looms – Minister Admits
Germany’s economics minister has publicly admitted that much of the nation’s economy has already been reduced to a “burning” fire by the ongoing energy crisis ahead of what is expected to be a cold winter for many in the country.
Germany’s Lockdown Loving Chancellor Tests Positive for Coronavirus
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has tested positive for the coronavirus, his spokesman told the news agency dpa on Monday.
Labour Party will Ban Fracking Again if Handed Power, Will Push Green Agenda Instead
Despite the ongoing energy crisis, the UK Labour Party’s Shadow Chancellor has announced that her party will ban fracking and push their green agenda should they be put into power.
Leftist German Chancellor Seeks Energy Deals with Islamist Gulf to Replace Russia
The German government has scrambled to wean Europe’s biggest economy off Russian oil, coal, and gas since coming to office last December.
‘Just Good Common Sense’: UK Confirms it Will Lift Fracking Ban in England
The UK government has removed a ban on the use of fracking in England, with the country’s Energy Secretary telling the house of commons that the move is “just good common sense”.
Newsom: ‘Not Transitioning’ to Green Energy Is ‘Bigger Risk’ — We Avoided Blackouts, Partially Due to Natural Gas
While speaking with Bloomberg TV host David Westin on Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) stated that California managed to avoid blackouts, and is “keeping our agenda” on green energy, and stated that “not transitioning is the bigger risk and
Uniper: Germany Nationalises Largest Gas Importer
The German government said Wednesday that it has agreed to nationalize the country’s biggest natural gas importer.
£Billions: UK Govt Announces Huge Energy Price Bailouts for Businesses This Winter
Britain said it will cap wholesale energy bills for businesses this winter to ensure companies don’t go bust amid soaring energy prices.
Europe’s Winter of Chaos: Liz Truss Promises UK will not Ration Energy
Despite the ongoing gas crisis, Liz Truss has promised that the United Kingdom will not ration energy over the coming winter months.
Millions in Puerto Rico Without Power After Hurricane Fiona Hits Island
Hurricane Fiona has left most of the entire island of Puerto Rico without power, as electricity is slowly restored to residents.
Europe’s Winter of Discontent: Berlin Police Drawing Up Emergency Plans for Possible Energy Grid Collapse
Police in the German capital of Berlin are preparing emergency plans in anticipation of a possible collapse of the energy grid over the winter.
Winter of Discontent: ‘Social Unrest’ Possible If Europe Sees a Cold Winter – IMF
Europe is now looking at the possibility of “social unrest” should the continent be hit with a cold winter this year, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has now warned.
Experts Warn Energy Crisis Could Lead to ‘Permanent Deindustrialisation’ of Europe
Heavy industry experts have warned the European Commission that the EU faces the danger of “permanent deindustrialisation” should Brussels not act now to save the sector.
Harvard Prof., Former IMF Economist Rogoff: ‘We’re in a Productivity Recession,’ and ‘Policies about Fossil Fuels’ Are Part of the Problem
On Thursday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Professor of Economics at Harvard University and former International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Ken Rogoff stated that the output growth and labor force numbers show that “we’re in a
Energy Rationing Hits Eiffel Tower as Paris Landmark Goes Dark to Save Power
The Eiffel Tower has now officially been hit by energy rationing measures, with Parisian authorities announcing that the landmark will go dark earlier to save energy.
Exclusive— Sen. Joni Ernst: ‘James Taylor Playing Music’ at White House ‘Fancy Party’ Is ‘Celebrating the Plight of the American People’
The White House’s hosting of folk musician James Taylor for a party praising the Inflation Reduction Act amounted to “celebrating the plight of the American people,” Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) said on Wednesday’s edition of SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Daily with host Alex Marlow.
Warren: Inflation Act Doesn’t Lower Utility Costs for Years, But That’s Where ‘Everybody’ ‘Would Like to See Those Prices Come Down’
On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) stated that the Inflation Reduction Act is “partly about bringing down utility costs, and it’s partly about bringing down healthcare costs.” But admitted it only does so in
Manchin: I’ll Need GOP Support for Permitting Reform Due to Dem Opposition, Energy Is ‘Most Important’ Part of Inflation Act
On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said that the “most important” part of the Inflation Reduction Act is increasing energy production, but he will need Republicans to back the permitting reform he
Orban: Europe Must ‘Fight the Fundamentalist Greens’ to Solve Energy Crisis
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said that Europe must “fight the fundamentalist greens” if it hopes to solve its energy crisis.
Hoyer: ‘Don’t Want to Say’ We Can Pass Energy Permit Reform Used to Get Manchin’s Vote on Inflation Act, ‘It’s Controversial’
On Monday’s broadcast of Bloomberg Radio’s “Balance of Power,” House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) admitted that the energy permitting reform provision that was offered to get Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) vote for the Inflation Reduction Act is “controversial” among
Parliament Must be Recalled After Mourning Queen to Finish Tackling Cost of Living Crisis – Senior Tory
A senior figure within Britain’s Conservative Party has demanded that Liz Truss recalls parliament to deal with the ongoing cost of living crisis after the Queen is laid to rest.
Trump Vindicated: Germany Plays Blame Games as Merkel Party Attacked for ‘16 Years of Energy Policy Failure’
Germany’s economic and climate minister has angrily lashed out at Angela Merkel’s former Christian Democratic Union party, describing it as being responsible for “16 years of energy policy failure”.
Dem Rep. Sherman: McConnell’s Criticism of California’s Energy Policy Is Saying ‘Burn the Country Down’
On Friday’s broadcast of C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) responded to criticism of California’s energy policies by Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) by saying that McConnell is telling a state that just faced a massive heat
Energy Producers EU Director: Europe Will Have Gas Shortages until 2027 Even if it Boosts Alternatives
During a portion of an interview with NPR aired on Friday’s broadcast of “Morning Edition,” Francois-Regis Mouton, who is the EU Affairs Director for the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers, said that Europe won’t be able to supply
CA Energy Commission Member: We Should ‘Triple Down’ on Renewables, But We’ll Need Programs to Shut off Appliances, Turn Down AC
On Thursday’s edition of “CBS Prime Time,” Siva Gunda, a public member of the California Energy Commission said that the state must “double and triple down on building the renewables and clean energy resources” but will need more storage and
Over Half of Spanish Public Expect Energy Crisis This Winter: Poll
Over half of the Spanish public believes that the country will face an energy crisis thus winter due to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Net Zero Deep State Demands New PM Keep Boris’s Green Policies Despite Energy Crisis
Climate crazies across the UK government and civil service have demanded that the country’s new Prime Minister keeps pushing their net zero green agenda.
Europe’s Dark Christmas: Energy Crisis Could See Christmas Lights Axed Across UK and Ireland
A dark Christmas could be forthcoming in Britain and Ireland this year as officials in both countries consider not putting up festive lights over the ongoing energy crisis.
Energy Bills Could See Up to Six in Ten UK Factories Forced to Close
Up to 60 per cent of factories in the UK are now facing possible closure over a massive surge in their energy bills, a manufacturers’ body in the country has now claimed.
Former Swedish Minister Warns Energy Crisis Could be ‘Far Greater’ than Both Pandemic And 2008 Financial Crisis
A former Swedish finance minister has warned that the shutdown of the Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline by Russia could lead to a crisis worse than both the pandemic and the 2008 financial crisis. Anders Borg, a former Swedish
Running Out of Ideas: Macron Pleads with French to Use Less Energy to Avoid Rationing
French President Emmanuel Macron has pleaded with the general public to use less energy so that he will not be forced to ration energy.
‘Fiscally Responsible’ Truss Could End Up Borrowing Over $100 Billion to Freeze Energy Bills
Incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss could end up taking out a loan of around £90 billion (~$104 billion) to freeze household energy bills, reports are now claiming.
The Boris Legacy: May’s Brexit, Blair’s Borders, Klaus’s Climate Policy
Boris Johnson delivered May’s half-Brexit, then focused on net-zero climate policies while crime, immigration, and the cost of living went out of control. Does he even have a legacy to call his own?
Slovakia’s Coalition Govt Disintegrating Amid Energy and Inflation Crisis
The current Slovak government has been donating arms to the Ukrainian armed forces while opening its border to refugees fleeing the war with Russia.
Inflation Crisis: Cost of Beer Must Rise to £20 a Pint, Industry Tsar Warns
The cost of a pint of beer must rise to up to £20 (~$23) if British pubs are to stay in business this winter, an industry bigwig warns.
EU Bigwig: Bloc ‘Not Afraid’ of Putin Cutting Gas Despite Multiple Warnings of Shortage Riots
Despite warnings that European Union member-states face riots as a result of energy insecurity, a major bloc bigwig has insisted the EU is “not afraid” of Moscow cutting off its gas supply.
Thousands of Coloradans Locked Out of Their Smart Thermostats due to ‘Energy Emergency’
Thousands of Coloradans were unable to adjust the temperature in their homes for hours on Tuesday after Xcel Energy locked their smart thermostats due to an “energy emergency.”
Russian Oil Exec Critical of Ukraine Invasion Dies After ‘Falling from Hospital Window’
67-year old Ravil Maganov, vice-president of Russia’s second-largest oil company Lukoil, reportedly died on Thursday morning after falling out of a sixth-floor hospital window in Moscow.
