"Europe is opening it's eyes to very unreliable fossil fuel supplies. That's their problem.Fossil fuel has let them down. They can't rely on it."
well, you certainly correct there in that one
all the other power sources atm in Europe are more reliable than gas - thanks to Vladimir
And, yes - I do agree with 'round two' that coal will have a revival from this - it may be a last gasp - we shall see
I don't think it will make diddly squat difference to France - France has (I think) one new nuclear plant under construction -
as sure as god made little apples - if France puts up any more power stations - they sure won't be coal - they'll be more nuclear or wind.
however - you are very correct in that fossil in Europe is very unreliable - and, round two is correct - coal will get a boost - even if very temporary
what might be very interesting is if someone like Germany reverses it's nuclear policy - there'd have to be pressure now for that
