'We will have to share the water': a quarter of small waterways in France have run dry
Summary
A quarter of France's small rivers have dried up due to low rainfall and three heatwaves. Water restrictions affect 100 regions, and some people rely on water deliveries. In other news, the UK government took control of its last steel factory to save jobs, which led to strong criticism from China, and scientists aim to restore a dried lake in Central Asia to reduce CO2 emissions.Key Facts
- 25% of small waterways in France have dried up after low rain and heatwaves.
- 100 French departments face water restrictions; some residents get water delivered.
- An emergency French agriculture bill plans to increase water storage to support farming.
- Climate and nature groups warn that increased water storage may worsen competition for water.
- The UK government nationalized British Steel's last plant in Scunthorpe to protect 4,000 jobs.
- China criticized the UK nationalization, saying it hurt the Chinese company Jingye Group.
- Spanish scientists hope to refill the Aral Sea to reduce CO2 gas released from the dry lakebed.
- In the UK, a beaver named Steve McQueen has successfully raised offspring after relocating.
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