The International Energy agency has revealed that lng now makes up 35 of europes energy supplies, not far off the 40 contribution that russia made before it was sanctioned over ukraine. Joining me now is ben mcwilliams, whos an Affiliate Fellow at bruegel. Thank you very much for being with us today. What are your concerns about where gas prices could go if these workers do indeed strike . This is certainly a concern, but to be clear up front, nothing comparable to last year. The position we are in is that, as you mentioned, as russian Pipeline Supplies have been cut over the last 12 months, the eu and uk have become more dependent on liquefied national gas. Natural gas. Australia typically supplies asia. If it were cut to asian consumers, we would see asian consumers turning around and looking to qatar and competing with european buyers there, which would in turn have some Knock On Effect on prices. As it had last week, 40 increase from around 30 to 36 euros just nothing like close to
In devastating wildfires. About 1,000 remain unaccounted for. Damage to Communication Lines is making it difficult to locate people. Large parts of maui have been totally devastated. Have a look at these Drone Pictures from the historic coastal town of la haina. Burnt out wreckage of so many homes there. The governor of hawaii, josh green, estimated that 80 of the town was gone in what he said was probably the us states largest ever natural disaster. Some properties have been left untouched by the flames whilst others just metres away have been completely destroyed. Local people have been left sifting though the debris. They say there were no warning sirens to alert them as the flames moved towards their homes. Authorities say, it will take many years and billions of dollars to repair the damage. This map gives you a better idea of where the fires have ripped through over the last few days. They are marked in orange. As we have said lahaina was worst hit with that Satellite Image on th
Spells and showers, for scotland and Northern Ireland that is what you have, sunshine and showers. All of the details later in the programme. Its monday the 14th of august. Officials in hawaii say they expect the number of casualties to rise significantly as a result of the wildfires. 93 people are known to have died, with hundreds still missing in maui. Questions are now being asked about whether Early Warning systems were used or if they malfunctioned. The states Attorney General is conducting a comprehensive review. Our correspondent Sophie Long Reports from hawaii. The fire left more than a city devastated, and charred black buildings behind. Existential questions hover about the emptiness. How can you rebuild from this . What will exist here in the future . A congregation there without a church gathers in a coffee shop to share their pain. It used to be my house. I wept, but weeping is not. God gave us tears. There are so many questions that remain without answers. Why did one sur
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