Feature: Slovenians face double whammy of energy crunch, environmental concerns

LJUBLJANA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing energy crisis and the conflict in Ukraine that continues unabated have turned life upside down for millions in Europe -- Slovenians included.

The onset of winter is only adding to worries for this country's 2.1 million population, who have already been hit hard by the cost-of-living crisis, the surging inflation and the staggering rises in energy bills. While the government appears to go out of its way to ensure adequate and affordable supplies, environmentalists warn of a pending ecological crisis.