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Ukraine

We ‘couldn’t find gas’ yesterday: Odesa deals with petrol shortage

We ‘couldn’t find gas’ yesterday. Euronews international correspondent Anelise Borges spoke with some of the residents of Odesa dealing with its petrol shortage

Ecotech

As G7 commits to banning Russian oil, is fermented fuel the answer?

Wheat husks, pulped sugar beets and onion peelings could help curb Europe’s energy crisis, as farmers brew up biogas from agricultural waste.

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Human waste turned into fuel to heat homes - and cook food

The human waste is turned into briquettes which can be used as an alternative to coal

Earth News

Why Brits should turn their power off for 10 minutes this weekend

After a successful protest in Spain, Brits are being urged to join the '#BigPowerOff' - a campaign against the fuel crisis.

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Kenya: Long queues at petrol stations due to fuel restrictions

Motorists wait at petrol stations in Kisumu, western Kenya, due to fuel shortages and strict rationing at service stations.

Spain

Spanish truckers continue strike despite government aid on fuel prices

Spain's government unveiled a €1 billion proposal on Friday to reduce fuel prices.

Earth News

Soaring costs for farmers could threaten food security in Europe

The war in Ukraine has sparked concerns from farmers as the cost of producing food continues to rise.

Spain

Spain deploys more police after lorry drivers' strike over fuel prices

Some drivers have been accused of attacking others who have not joined their strike.

Earth News

What are European governments doing to reduce fuel costs?

Countries are cutting fuel taxes to try and cope with price hikes but not everyone believes it is the best way to go.

Ecotech

Second hand electric cars: One way to beat the petrol crisis?

With the fuel crisis again troubling UK motorists, a second-hand electric car could be the best way to get back on the road.

Haiti

Dozens killed in petrol truck explosion in northern Haiti

“Three days of national mourning will be decreed throughout the territory, in memory of the victims of this tragedy that the entire Haitian nation is grieving.”

14 December 2021

Mobility

Under the bonnet: How have planes changed over time?

In partnership with Airbus

You might think planes look the same as 60 years ago but subtle engineering advances have made big changes. Let’s look under the bonnet to find out what they are.

16 November 2021

Earth News

Which country is turning olives into renewable energy?

The plant-based waste is turned into cylindrical pellets which act as biomass fuel to heat homes.

12 November 2021

Hungary

Hungary to cap petrol and diesel prices as fuel costs surge

Petrol stations that charge more than the established cap could be shut down, the government has said.

11 November 2021

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia declares 30-day state of emergency over energy crisis

North Macedonia's government said it would provide emergency funding for state companies to import the necessary fuel.

10 November 2021

Ecotech

Sunlight mixed with air could create the greenest airplane fuel yet

After two years in development, scientists have confirmed that the fuel is “stable and reliable”.

8 November 2021

Earth News

Days before COP26, UK budget ‘flies in the face’ of climate logic

British Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget speech failed to mention tackling the climate crisis and made pledges that could drive emissions up.

28 October 2021

Tech News

Fuel prices at an all-time high in Hungary and expected to climb more

Hungarians have seen the price of fuel reach an all-time high, and prices are expected to go even higher on Friday.

14 October 2021

Earth News

Prince Charles reveals he runs his car on fuel made of wine and cheese

In 2020, the Prince of Wales ventured into sustainable fashion by producing a clothing collection made out of nettles from his garden.

11 October 2021

Earth News

100 charities urge the EU to end use of some biomass as 'renewable' energy

European citizens pay more than €6 billion per year to subsidise wood burning as renewable energy.