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Now playing Next Climate These 5 European rivers breached the ‘severe’ flood threshold in 2023 A new Copernicus and WMO report highlights the need for flood defences, the potential for hydropower and the urgency of climate action. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy Could France's soaring deficit and debt lead to a rating downgrade? France is under intense fiscal scrutiny as it approaches weeks filled with critical events, including imminent ratings reviews from credit rating agencies. Economists warn that significant fiscal tightening may be required to prevent a downgrade. 22/04/2024
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