Countries would be well advised to assist each other with regard to gas

(Source: Mannhardt J et al. iScience, 2023) If European countries collaborate, they can avoid severe energy scarcity due to a gas shortage. This is the finding of a new study by researchers. Prior to Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Europe sourced a great deal of natural gas from Russia. But as a result of EU sanctions on Russia, this supply is no longer there. European countries have scrambled to find and secure new suppliers. But if both the war and these sanctions last into next winter, gas will remain in short supply - especially if next winter is a cold one and people need a lot of gas for heating.