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I’ve seen how deadly floods are devastating Europe – we are not prepared for what’s next

In this week’s Down to Earth newsletter: what the Guardian’s Sirin Kale saw when reporting on environmental disasters in Germany, Belgium and the UK

The Guardian - UK

‘How are we going to pay?’ Carer ‘overwhelmed’ by funeral costs after mother and sister die within months

One in five familes experience financial concerns when paying for a funeral, according to SunLife’s new Cost of Dying report

The Independent UK

Will COP28 mark the end of the fossil fuel era?

As the UN's annual climate summit gets underway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, one underlying question is set to top the agenda: can the world finally agree to ditch fossil fuels? Down to Earth takes a closer look.

France 24

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Down to Earth: Is this lab-grown fish the future of seafood? We put it to the taste test

In this week’s newsletter: A California company thinks its cell-cultured tuna may be the way to enioy fish – without the fish

The Guardian - UK

Recycling ahoy! New life for old boats

It could almost be the scene of a picture postcard: old boats dotted around the French coastline, moving with the tide. But their environmental impact is a lot less charming. Most boats are made of fibreglass, plastics and resins, making them difficult to recycle. But is there another way? Can…

France 24

PFAS chemicals: Everlasting pollution

They can be found on raincoats, non-stick pans and plastic packaging. In the last 50 years, PFAS – short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – have made their way into many of our everyday objects. Dubbed "forever chemicals", they're extremely persistent and can stay in the air, water and soil…

France 24

Down to Earth: The path to radically lower emissions tucked away inside the devastating IPCC report

In this week’s newsletter: The world has no choice but to halve carbon output by 2030 – one chart shows the way forward

The Guardian - UK

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Down to Earth: The Arizona teen whose death in extreme heat is a warning of tragic things to come

In this week’s newsletter: Caleb Blair’s death showed how the climate crisis is a ‘risk multiplier’, amplifying problems with housing, mental health and addiction services, policing and more

The Guardian - UK

Joshimath’s story dates back decades. That’s why media must dig deep

A small town in Uttarakhand has made it to the front pages of newspapers, and as the top story in many television news shows. Joshimath, a town of a little under 17,000 people in Chamoli district, is already well-known to trekkers, those wanting to explore the Himalayas, and Hindu pilgrims.…

Newslaundry

France's energy mix in turmoil

Rising gas and oil prices have plunged Europe into its worst energy crisis in decades. France has been hit hard, but perhaps not for the reasons you would expect. Nuclear and hydroelectric power, the country's main sources of electricity, are both running out of steam. Has the French energy mix…

France 24

Crippling drought, rising tensions

The summer of 2022 has seen unprecedented droughts that have ravaged crops, threatening the livelihoods of millions across the world. France wasn't spared, with almost all departments facing water restrictions. Increasingly, farmers are turning to water reservoirs, a method decried by environmentalists. In this episode of Down to Earth we…

France 24

Explained | ‘Holes’ in Biodiversity Bill

What are the points of contention raised by experts on the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021?

The Hindu

Winter droughts: The new normal?

Parched soil and empty reservoirs aren't just warning signs of droughts in the summer, they’re also becoming the new normal in the early days of winter. Can science or nature help farmers endure future dry spells? We take a closer look in this edition of Down to Earth.

France 24

DNA: New home for world's data?

Nature has its very own information storage technology: DNA. For millions of years, the double helix has been the primary code for all living things. But could DNA also become the ultimate storage solution for our digital information? We take a closer look in this edition of Down to Earth.

France 24

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