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Energy crisis

An energy crisis is a critical bottleneck in the supply of energy. When fuel prices rise it's usually bad news for the economy, but it also offers the opportunity to transition to clean and renewable energy sources.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attend a joint press conference in Kyiv.

EU to loan Ukraine up to €35 billion

EU to loan Ukraine up to €35 billion

On a trip to Kyiv, EU Commission President Ursula von Leyen has pledged the sum to Ukraine to help with its war effort.
ConflictsSeptember 20, 202401:48 min
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Five things you need to know about Nord Stream

Five things you need to know about Nord Stream

An arrest warrant has been issued over the sabotage Nord Stream. Here is what you need to know about the pipelines.
PoliticsAugust 26, 202401:03 min
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Nigerians struggle to make ends meet amid economic crisis

Nigerians struggle to make ends meet amid economic crisis

Economic challenges in Nigeria continue to cause hardship despite reforms being rolled out by the government.
BusinessAugust 2, 2024
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Peak oil: Are crude oil supplies running out?

Peak oil: Are crude oil supplies running out?

Crude oil still plays a huge role in our lives — as a fuel, in heating and in industry. But it's a finite resource.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 8, 202406:40 min
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Nigerian businesses outraged by electricity tariff increase

Nigerian businesses outraged by electricity tariff increase

Nigeria's government says the rise will only affect 1.5 million consumers, mostly manufacturers — but analysts disagree.
BusinessApril 9, 2024
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Ghana's dumsor crisis: blackouts plague homes and businesses

Ghana's dumsor crisis: blackouts plague homes and businesses

As Ghanaians suffer power cuts known as "dumsor," many wonder if the entire country will face rolling power outages.
BusinessApril 2, 2024
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Flames rising from the burning of excess hydrocarbons at a natural gas field in Iraq, a row of palm trees in the foreground

Fossil fuel giants fall short on climate goals

They may tout a low-carbon future, but many of the top oil and gas companies are failing to meet global climate goals.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 20, 2024
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European economy shows staying power in face of crises

Europeans are feeling increasingly pessimistic about their economic prospects. But is this justified?
SocietyDecember 29, 202302:22 min
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Germany no longer fears cold winter without gas

Germany is facing a second winter without Russian gas. But for shortages to really bite, a lot would have to go wrong.
BusinessNovember 7, 2023
An archive picture of a rig of the Canadian-based Talisman Energy exploring for shale gas in the village of Szymkowo, in central Poland

Is Polish shale gas the answer to the EU's energy shortage?

Although there is currently no shale gas production in Europe, Polish energy experts could alleviate the energy crisis.
BusinessApril 3, 2023
Druzhba pipeline

Germany: How does its Kazakh oil deal benefit Russia?

Germany has shunned Russian crude, but an oil deal with Kazakhstan means Moscow would continue to hold sway over Berlin.
BusinessMarch 1, 2023
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5 economic challenges that await us in 2023

2022 was rough for the world economy, and 2023 promises to be worse with a looming recession. But it's not all bad news.
BusinessJanuary 2, 2023
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