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Hundreds of mysterious blue balls wash up on UK beaches

Rubber-type balls found on shores in Tees Valley over last week

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023

Macron is shopping for uranium in Kazakhstan after the loss of Niger

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in uranium-rich Kazakhstan on Wednesday on the first leg of a trip to Central Asia, a region long regarded as Russia's backyard that has drawn fresh Western attention since the war in Ukraine began. His main aim: securing raw materials and possibly a lucrative contract…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 1, 2023

France stages first nationwide strikes since failed pension protests

Major French unions representing workers in the transport, education and health sectors are striking Friday to protest austerity measures and demand increased wages and gender equality.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 13, 2023

Proposed Sizewell C nuclear plant seeks outside investment

Prospective investors will be subject to ‘strict national security checks’, minister vows

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023

No respite for fragile ecosystems as late-summer heatwave pummels France

A protracted heatwave crawling across much of Europe has brought scorching temperatures to France this week, dealing a further blow to ecosystems already weakened by drought – while also putting human health at risk.

France 24 · Aug 23, 2023

France extends lifespan of 40-year-old nuclear reactor to meet energy needs

France's nuclear watchdog has given the green light for the continued operation of the Tricastin 1 nuclear reactor in southern France. The move marks the first lifetime extension granted to a French reactor after 40 years of service.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 23, 2023

France issues 'red alert' over heatwave in southern regions

France has issued a "red alert" for four southern regions amid a spell of excessively hot weather, with temperatures expected to peak at 41 degrees Celsius in the Rhone valley.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2023

Texas’ Methane Waste Accelerates Climate Change While Squandering State Revenue

Environmental groups fault the Railroad Commission for lax oversight, warn of health impacts.

Capital & Main · Aug 15, 2023

Grant Shapps convenes summit with energy giants in Downing Street

The Energy Security Secretary will meet companies who collectively have multi-billion pound plans to invest in low and zero-carbon projects.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Groups Ask EPA to Investigate Dangerous Lead Contamination in Telecom Wires

A Wall Street Journal investigation found many lead-sheathed telecom cables that posed a potential threat to drinking water sources

TV Tech · Jul 17, 2023