Summer's over for UK politicians as Sunak faces a crisis over crumbling schools (abcnews.go.com)
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Over 100 UK schools close buildings due to fears of crumbling aerated concrete (www.thecanary.co)
As many as 104 schools and colleges containing an aerated concrete prone to collapse have been ordered not to reopen buildings this coming term. The Tory government stated on 3 September that it will “do what it takes” to ensure pupils’ safety. However, Rishi Sunak is now denying that he cut funding to relevant repair...
In a small French town where Houston-based LyondellBasell is a fixture, residents complain of unending pollution (grist.org)
Activists in both countries complain that regulators prioritize the economic well-being of polluting industries over the environment and public health....
The “sick man of Europe” moniker has resurfaced in recent weeks as manufacturing output continues to stutter in the region’s largest economy and Germany grapples with high energy prices. (www.cnbc.com)
EU imports record volumes of liquefied natural gas from Russia (www.ft.com)
Macron slams two-term limit on French presidency as ‘damnable bullshit’ (www.politico.eu)
According to a new survey, half of Germans believe that Germany will no longer be a leading economic nation in the world in ten to 15 years. In 2022, this was only 30%. (www.spiegel.de)
UK factory orders tumble in the face of higher rates (www.reuters.com)
🌊 Christian democracy is to blame for Europe’s democratic backsliding (theloop.ecpr.eu)
Residents in B.C. and Northwest Territories continue to be evacuated due to wildfires (youtu.be)
Residents in B.C. and Northwest Territories continue to be evacuated due to wildfiresCurrently, Canada is grappling with a dire situation as more than one th...
Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash (www.bbc.com)
In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy’s government has settled the restaurant bill of four Italian tourists in Albania who left without paying....
Dutch economy enters recession as inflation bites (www.reuters.com)
European Gas Prices Surge 18% as Australia Strike Talks Continue (www.bloomberg.com)
Investors turn gloomy over Europe’s economic outlook (www.ft.com)
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Almost 14,000 evacuated in Polish city after unexploded WWII bomb found (notesfrompoland.com)
Why are flights cheaper than trains in Europe? (www.euronews.com)
One of the main reasons for the disparity is the lower taxes that the aviation industry benefits from....