Energy policy: Every man for himself

Germany is going down the green energy road, Poland is drilling for shale gas, and the United Kingdom has announced the building of new nuclear plants: when it comes to energy supply and security, the Europeans are hauling in different directions. It’s in their own interest, though, to adopt a common strategy.

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ESO: Background information: Without strong German leadership, the adoption of an ambitious renewable energy policy across Europe will be impossible http://www.europeansources.info/record/without-strong-german-leadership-the-adoption-of-an-ambitious-renewable-energy-policy-across-europe-will-be-impossible/

ESO: Background information: France’s EDF to build new UK nuclear reactors http://www.europeansources.info/record/frances-edf-to-build-new-uk-nuclear-reactors/

Polskie Radio, 07.11.13: Shale gas exploration too slow says industry leader http://www.thenews.pl/1/12/Artykul/152268,Shale-gas-exploration-too-slow-says-industry-leader

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