- Europe continues to buy massive amounts of Russian natural gas daily, funding Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Unlike oil, Russian gas pipelines are custom-built for Europe, so stopping imports would leave gas with no alternative buyers.
- The 140 GW of Russian gas imports equals about 70 GW of electricity, requiring drastic cuts in domestic use if replaced.
- Europe's gas storage could be depleted if imports stop, risking a severe winter crisis.
- The Groningen gas field in the Netherlands could be ramped up but causes earthquakes, creating an ethical dilemma.
- The REPowerEU plan aims to cut Russian gas by two-thirds by end of 2022 through LNG, renewables, efficiency, but omits some options like coal or industrial curtailment.
- Author argues that continuing to buy gas is funding murder and urges immediate cessation with preparation for winter.