What does war in Ukraine mean for the climate? Part 2: Energy Security

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, parts of the world
are so dependent on Russian gas that they have no option but to
continue to buy it. This week’s episode looks long term plans for
improving energy security, particularly in Europe where the
biggest focus is on increasing renewables. Whilst this sounds
like great news for the climate, Europe only accounts for 10% of
the worlds’ emissions. For fossil fuel rich countries like the
United States, energy security policy will mean pumping more oil
and gas out of the ground.


We visit Bonny Island in the Niger Delta where business in
Liquified Natural Gas is booming to explore how other resource
rich countries stand to gain from the increase in oil and gas
prices. And ask, as the world makes plans to stop purchasing
Russian oil and gas, what will this mean for Russia’s climate
policy?


Presenters Kate Lamble and Jordan Dunbar speak with contributors:
Simone Tagliapietra, Senior Fellow and Energy expert at European
think tank, Bruegel Laura Cozzi, Chief Modeler at International
Energy Agency (IEA) Ken Caldeira, Senior Scientist at Carnegie
Institution of Sciences and at Breakthrough Energy Oksana
Antonenko, Global Risk Analyst at Control Risks Group


Researchers: Natasha Fernandes, Frances Reed and Julian Kwong
Reporter: Fyneface Dumnamene is Executive Director at Youths and
Environmental Advocacy Centre Producer: Dearbhail Starr Series
Producer: Alex Lewis Editor: Nicola Addyman Studio Engineer: Tom
Brignell