EU unveils plan to end reliance on Russian gas

The European Commission has outlined a new energy roadmap designed to cut reliance on Russian gas by two thirds in just a year, the BBC reports.

The plan envisages ending reliance on all Russian fossil fuels "well before" 2030.

In the short term, gas should be sourced from the US and Africa while some countries may need to use more coal in the months ahead.

The EU also proposes a massive ramping up of renewables, biogas and hydrogen.

While carbon emissions may rise in the short term, the longer-term aim is a speedier transition to sustainable sources.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought a new focus on Europe's reliance on the country for oil and gas.

The EU gets roughly 40% of its gas from Russia: According to figures from research group Transport & Environment, this dependence amounts to around $118m a day.