To defend against Russian tanks, Finland and Poland consider restoring wetlands
• Aug 28, 2025, 7:22 PM
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Finland and Poland are both considering rewetting dried out peatbogs to form defence barriers against a potential Russian ground invasion. Restoring these natural carbon sinks could also bring significant environmental benefits.
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To defend against Russian tanks, Finland and Poland consider restoring wetlands
• 7:22 PM
1 min
Finland and Poland are both considering rewetting dried out peatbogs to form defence barriers against a potential Russian ground invasion. Restoring these natural carbon sinks could also bring significant environmental benefits.
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Pakistan: Thousands evacuated as rescue, relief operations intensify
• 3:36 PM
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The Prime Minister travelled to the Punjab region of Pakistan on Thursday, where 250 thousand residents have been displaced by flash floods, destroying homes, crops, and livelihoods. 805 residents have been killed in heavy rainfall and floods since June
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Swimming in Paris's River Seine: Water you waiting for?
• 2:08 PM
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As Paris announces it is extending the swimming season in the River Seine, FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin tells us what it was like to take a dip in the iconic French river. We also find out why only two out of the three swimming sites will be extended into
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