Electricity use drops in Europe: What you need to know about the global energy crisis this week

Oct 17, 2022

The energy crisis is making heating unaffordable for millions of people around the world.

From a decline in European power use to Japan considering ramping up nuclear power, these are the latest stories on energy. Image: Unsplash/Erik Mclean

Roberto Bocca

Head of the Centre for Energy and Materials, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum

Stefan Ellerbeck

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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Europe energy crisis: A graphic showing the decline of power use in Europe as winter nears.

Power use in Europe has shown a significant decline as winter nears. Image: Reuters

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