Natural gas is literally and figuratively the fuel that Europe needs to keep everyone warm and comfy as winter approaches. Russia’s siege on Ukraine has infamously raised natural gas prices at an astronomical rate. Factors of living such as transportation, heating, and electricity are now under fire for being too expensive. Officials from all over the continent are now pulling out all the stops to subsidise natural gas to keep the people safe from hypothermia. Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here