Seine
Coverage of Seine in the Nexus archive.
- OPEC+ raises output but cartel's future hangs in balance
OPEC+ countries have agreed to increase oil output from August, but the cartel's stability is threatened by the UAE's recent departure. Meanwhile, a French company is utilizing the Seine to cool Paris buildings, and Sky has acquired ITV's broadcast channels and streaming service for £1.6bn.
- How Paris is using the Seine to try to keep cool in scorching heat
Paris uses a 75-mile district cooling network operated by Fraicheur de Paris to chill water from the Seine and supply air conditioning to buildings, reducing electricity use and emissions by 50% compared to standalone systems. The system faces strain during Europe's current heatwave, which has caused closures at landmarks like the Louvre and Eiffel Tower and disrupted transport and agriculture.
- ‘Kind of miracle solution’: How Paris is harnessing the Seine to replace air-con
Paris is expanding its district cooling network by tripling underground pipes that distribute chilled Seine water to public and commercial buildings, reducing reliance on individual air-conditioning units. The system, operational since the 1990s, currently serves 120km of pipes supplying cooling to museums, offices, hospitals, schools, and luxury hotels.
- France curbs public drinking as heatwave hits music festival crowds
French authorities in Paris have restricted public drinking of stronger alcoholic beverages during a severe heatwave coinciding with the Fête de la Musique. Bans on consumption and takeaway sales apply along the Canal Saint-Martin and Seine, with stricter rules prohibiting alcohol and glass containers in riverside zones. The measures aim to mitigate health risks like dehydration and heatstroke while addressing crowd-related disturbances.
- Macron unveils Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris, marking 'quest for truth'
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurated a memorial in Paris honoring victims of the 1994 Rwanda genocide. Macron described the monument as the culmination of a quest for truth regarding France's past failures to prevent the massacres.
- Four rescued from Seine after bus plunges into river near Paris
Four people were rescued from the Seine near Paris after a bus driven by a trainee driver collided with a parked vehicle and plunged into the river in Juvisy-sur-Orge. The incident occurred on Thursday, with prosecutors confirming the details of the accident.
- France Sticks to 2029 Deficit Goal as It Trims Growth Forecasts
France remains committed to its 2029 deficit reduction target despite lowering economic growth forecasts. The government's decision underscores its focus on fiscal discipline amid revised economic expectations.