In 2022, EU coal production and consumption continued to increase, reaching 349 million tonnes (+5% compared with the previous year) and 454 million tonnes (+2%), respectively. This rebound started in 2021 and was mainly driven by lignite, a solid fossil fuel with low energy content belonging to the bigger category of brown coal.
National Politics
Thomas Palley: Causes and consequences of the Ukraine conflict: an eight-point primer
A summing up of the current situation around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Read Here
Austerity
The Guardian: Families thousands of pounds worse off after years of cuts, study finds
Still another report confirming that austerity targets those most vulnerable in society. Better yet, children cannot vote. Read here
Climate Crisis
Euronews: October heatwave expected in parts of Europe after countries record hottest ever September
The temperature records keep tumbling in Europe. Read the article HERE.
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