Austria says Russia to cut off gas supplies on Saturday – POLITICO

Austria says Russia to cut off gas supplies on Saturday – POLITICO

It’s unclear whether Russia has carried through with the threat, Euronews reported on Saturday. Gazprom is sending gas to Europe via Ukraine at normal levels, Bloomberg reported on Saturday. Nehammer said on Friday that Austria has a secure supply of alternative fuel and that “no one will freeze this winter, no home will be cold.” … Read more

EU going too fast on climate, Cyprus president says – POLITICO

EU going too fast on climate, Cyprus president says – POLITICO

“I do not consider it possible to achieve those goals within the timeframe we have set. It’s greatly challenging — without having made progress on major issues related to competitiveness,” Christodoulides said without elaborating, according to the report. Nearly 200 countries are gathered in Baku, with a primary goal of agreeing on a new target … Read more

Want food security? Eat less meat, major report says. – POLITICO

Want food security? Eat less meat, major report says. – POLITICO

“The hesitation to intervene in our food choices stands in stark contrast to the commonly accepted use of pricing strategies to reduce demand for [fossil] fuels, as well as tobacco and alcohol,” the Wageningen paper observes. “Interventions are needed to support consumer behavior toward more healthy and sustainable diets.” Action should be targeted and nonintrusive, … Read more

Ukraine faces toughest winter yet as energy shortages loom  – POLITICO

Ukraine faces toughest winter yet as energy shortages loom  – POLITICO

Attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear plants would be particularly serious, said Kharchenko, the analyst. Kyiv’s reactors currently provide 60 percent of the country’s total power output and any missile strikes on the energy infrastructure supporting those plants could put them out of commission.  Last month, Ukraine urged the European Union for help, fearing Russia would soon … Read more

Top Labour MP resigns, decrying ‘greed and power’ of Starmer’s party  – POLITICO

Top Labour MP resigns, decrying ‘greed and power’ of Starmer’s party  – POLITICO

Starmer’s leadership, Duffield said, was “more about greed and power than making a difference … I just can’t take any more.” In her resignation letter, published in the Sunday Times, Duffield said Starmer had acted hypocritically by accepting lavish gifts while maintaining a controversial cap on child benefits and slashing winter fuel payments for as … Read more

China announces plans to start anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports

China announces plans to start anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports

China said on Tuesday it plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada, after Ottawa moved to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, lifting prices of domestic rapeseed oil futures to a one-month peak. Canada has followed the lead of the United States and European Union, and announced last week a 100 … Read more

As temperatures rise, so will the cost of an AC unit

As temperatures rise, so will the cost of an AC unit

Cost of Living5:07The hot, sweaty irony of it all Star Vickery never used to need an air conditioning unit to stay cool in her home in Halifax. But summers are getting warmer, she says, and since she now works from home, it’s become a must.  But cooling your home can be costly. The unit cost … Read more

Hungary FM teases more Gazprom contracts after huge blowup with EU ministers – POLITICO

Hungary FM teases more Gazprom contracts after huge blowup with EU ministers – POLITICO

“Energy security is a matter of national security! That’s why I’m going …” the Hungarian foreign minister wrote in an early morning Facebook post, ending the sentence a few hours later: “… to St. Petersburg.” After his three-hour meeting with Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller — who has been sanctioned by the United States and United … Read more

A competitiveness strategy for European life sciences – POLITICO

A competitiveness strategy for European life sciences – POLITICO

Avoiding incompatible and contradictory policy initiatives as well as creating an environment that will lead to a healthier, more resilient Europe should be central to any EU life sciences strategy. The start of a new mandate is a good moment for reflection. Last month, EFPIA published a Competitiveness Strategy for European Life Sciences, which included … Read more

Ukraine destroys Russian ferry and pummels airfields — but struggles in Donetsk – POLITICO

Ukraine destroys Russian ferry and pummels airfields — but struggles in Donetsk – POLITICO

Russian residents reported on Telegram that after the attack by the Ukrainian drones, the military airfield looked like footage from an apocalypse movie. “It’s a serious tragedy, folks. This is serious stuff. It’s all fucking on fire. And it’s fucking smoke. It’s all fucking exploding. That’s it,” said one Russian while filming the scene. It’s … Read more