Russian Aggression Against Ukraine Provides Opportunity Against Climate Change

PeopleDiplomats ♦ Published: April 11, 2022; 22:28 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Russian Invasion of Ukraine has challenged many old structures globally. One of those structures is the energy infrastructure of Europe. The Russian Aggression has put Europe in an energy crisis. This crisis could give momentum to combat climate change.

Russia is one of the world's largest oil exporter to global markets. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons / Kremlin.ru, CC BY 3.0

The European Union drew many of its energy supply resources from Russia. These resources are known to damage the environment and worsen the climate crisis.

Many European countries are looking for new energy sources. Among these alternative energy sources are renewable energy sources, such as wind power, hydroelectric power and many others. …