Germany will fire up coal plants to preserve gas ahead of next winter, as Russia cuts supply to Europe’s largest economy.
Many of these countries have now signalled they will burn more coal in an attempt to stem cashflow to Moscow and enhance energy security, in response to Russia's war in Ukraine., despite last year lobbying other countries to"consign coal to history".
Mr Jones called Germany's decision to increase coal power once again an"emergency response, but hopefully short-term".So far their response has focussed on doubling down on building wind and solar to generate electricity, but they will need"fast action for all sectors that use gas," like heavy industry and heating, he added.As leaders warn of the danger of expanding fossil fuel use, Michael Regan, head of the US Environmental Protection Agency speaks to Sky News.
Berlin also plans to expand its renewable energy generation - already one of the most ambitious countries - and improve gas storage and energy efficiency measures.But Germany says Russian gas will be essential for a while yet until alternative sources of energy, such as LNG brought in by ship, are available.
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