PoliticsThawt Hawthje/Flickr 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.
Impactsen.kremlin.ru 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.
commons.wikimedia.org Scramble for shade: Why cities aren’t planting more trees Scientists are urging cities to expand tree cover to keep cities cool, but planting trees isn’t always practical.
Causescommons.wikimedia.org 8 things to know about the environmental impact of ‘unprecedented’ Nord Stream leaks Suspected sabotage will release large amounts of methane, but it’s a ‘wee bubble’ compared with what’s emitted globally every day.
Top Storywww.flickr.com EU leaders agree on Russian oil embargo Package includes exemptions to placate Hungary and other countries worried about domestic impact.
Politicsen.kremlin.ru Orbán’s price: What will it take to get Hungary to ban Russian oil? Brussels eyes the EU leaders’ summit at the end of May for a sanctions deal as hopes of a breakthrough fade.
Causescommons.wikimedia.org Greta Thunberg doesn’t want you to talk about her anymore The Swedish activist has a new message: Don’t just listen to the science, listen to the most vulnerable.
