Russia shut down the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline on Monday for scheduled maintenance, sparking fears across Europe. Germany’s gas imports from Russia were at 40 percent during the first quarter of this year —but now because of the shutdown, they’re at zero. Germany is already rationing hot water, dimming street lights, and shutting down swimming pools while preparing for a potentially bad winter.
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