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Apr 30
19m 33s

Europe's energy security

Reuters
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A blackout in Spain and Portugal exposes the region’s weak point. Europe’s energy security is fragile and facing challenges on a number of fronts. Relying on U.S. liquefied natural gas to plug a Russian supply gap after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is risky. But what are the alternatives? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to correspondents Marwa Rashad and Riham Al ... Show More
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