What does war in Ukraine mean for the climate? Part 1: Russian gas

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been met with harsh financial
sanctions. These have come from North America and Europe. The US
and Canada have also banned Russian oil and gas, but Europe has
found itself unable to do so - even as natural gas prices soar.
The EU receives 40% of its natural gas from Russia, and for many
countries, if they turn it off, the lights will go out and
they’ll be unable to keep themselves warm. As a result European
money continues to pay Russia for its natural gas resources.


This episode looks at the short term plans for European
countries, dependent on Russian gas, to remove it from their
energy systems and ask if this could be the perfect moment to
turn away from fossil fuels, including natural gas, and turn
toward a much improved renewable energy network?


Presenters Jordan Dunbar and Kate Lamble are joined by:


Victoria Gill, BBC Science and Climate Correspondent Simone
Tagliapietra, Senior Fellow specialising in European Union
climate and energy policy at think tank, Bruegel Bernice Lee, is
Hoffmann Distinguished Fellow for sustainability, Chatham House


Team: Producer: Dearbhail Starr Reporter: Alessia Cerantola
Researcher: Natasha Fernandes & Frances Read Series Producer:
Alex Lewis Editor: Nicola Addyman Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell