geopolitics
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An expert’s opinion: Interview with Prof. Eduardo Maldonado on the main obstacles to more net-zero energy buildings
Prof. Eduardo Alberto Baptista Maldonado is a retired Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto and researcher on the topic of Energy Efficiency in Buildings. He was the former president of Portugal's National Innovation Agency (ANI). Prof. Maldonado... -
Assessing EU's direct and indirect energy dependencies
Europe is highly dependent on fossil fuels, and 97% of the EU’s oil consumption is imported as well as 90% of its fossil gas consumption. How can Europe address this issue, especially at a time of geopolitical tensions that have a significant impact on energy and the economy? Assessing EU's direct...