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Heatwave in France: how to help your pets and wild animals cope
From providing fresh water to avoiding the hottest hours of the day, small actions can make a big difference during periods of extreme heat
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13 people drown in France during heatwave weekend, announce authorities
Several teenagers who died were swimming in forbidden areas.
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European beaver confirmed living in Gironde
After decades of absence, signs of the protected species have been verified near Bordeaux by France’s biodiversity agency
New French contrôle technique gives diesels hard time
A new version of the contrôle technique MOT test is being brought in from the start of July despite being delayed twice due to fears of reaction from gilets jaunes protesters.
The main target is vehicles putting out a cloud of dark smoke and industry analysts say it will be difficult for diesels more than 15 years old unless they have been well maintained and regularly decoked.
Changes last year saw the number of recalled vehicles rise by 5% to 24% as a number of new criteria were applied.
The new test sees testers pressing harder and longer on the accelerator and vehicles must be within 25% of the factory pollution settings.
