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July 15, 2022

European Union Asks Members to Curb Use of Natural Gas, Will Allow Increased Burning of Coal
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In Brussels, the European Union has asked member states to curb their
use of natural gas, amid fears that Russia might further reduce
supplies. The EU says nations that increase their reliance on coal will
be exempted from carbon emissions reduction goals.


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