Down to Earth
Down to Earth
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France's energy mix in turmoil
12 minutes Posted Nov 18, 2022 at 4:40 pm.
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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 hit a breaking point? We take a closer look in this edition of Down to Earth.