Natural gas prices have spiked in Europe and other net importers.  Late September prices in the Netherlands were nearly 3 times greater than in June of this year, and nearly 6 times greater than a year ago.  We discuss the fundamentals that created this crisis and the relationship to renewable energy production.  A predicted colder than normal winter could cause extreme privation.  The only easy (partial) solution, more gas from Russia, is fraught by politics. Renewable energy at scale needs storage solutions or alternate sources such as geothermal energy.  You can also listen to Energy Explained on your favorite podcasting platforms:  

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