Is shale gas good for the planet?
19/09/2011 - PLANET HOPE

Is shale gas good for the planet?

Poland dreams of energy independence. The country’s enormous fields of shale gas could be enough to supply its needs for the next 300 years. But environmentalists have attacked the extraction method. We investigate a country torn between preserving the environment and the desire for energy independence.
Libya: Cameron and Sarkozy receive heroes' welcome
17/09/2011 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libya: Cameron and Sarkozy receive heroes' welcome

It was a victorious visit to Benghazi for France's Nicolas Sarkozy and Britain's David Cameron. The two men who spearheaded military action against Gaddafi travelled to Libya for the first time since the regime fell. Also, how rocketing gold prices are hitting Tunisia's starry-eyed bridegrooms to be. Finally, in Morocco, green campaigners want more to be done to protect the country's mighty cedar trees.
The Extreme Sailing Series, and the Classic Yacht Challenge
17/09/2011 - WORLD WINDS

The Extreme Sailing Series, and the Classic Yacht Challenge

We go to Cowes, in the UK, for the 5th stage of the Extreme Sailing Series - the “Formula One of sailing”, as one of our guests puts it. We also check out the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge, which gathers the most world’s most beautiful classic yachts on the Mediterranean.
Barack Obama launches "Attack Watch" website
16/09/2011 - WEBNEWS

Barack Obama launches "Attack Watch" website

The latest website from Barack Obama’s campaign team. Campaigners in Iran continue their fight to save lake Urmia. And Wikipedia is organizing a photo competition aimed at promoting Europe’s monuments.
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Rare earths: the hidden element in your electronic goods
10/09/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

Rare earths: the hidden element in your electronic goods

This week's Environment show looks at what are known as "rare earths": 17 metals that are widely used in the manufacture of goods such as mobile phones, flat-screen TVs and electric cars. They're not actually as rare as their name suggests - but there is only a finite supply in the world.
Montenegro: in Croatia's footsteps (part 2)
27/08/2011 - EUROPE DISTRICT

Montenegro: in Croatia's footsteps (part 2)

The Montenegrin government wants to exploit the country’s hydropower potential, but environmentalists are up in arms against dam projects on the beautiful Moroca river. Our reporter also met Roma refugees from Kosovo who have spent the last ten years in a camp near Podgorica. Finally, we tell you about mysterious medieval stones, and we visit the country through the artistic eyes of a cinema professor.
Discovering old ships in Brittany
27/08/2011 - WORLD WINDS

Discovering old ships in Brittany

We head to the bay of Morlaix in Brittany, where a new festival is showcasing beautiful old sailing ships. Then, we travel to Peru to discover the origins of surfing, with two French surfers.
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The dark side of farming
27/08/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

The dark side of farming

This week we head to Brittany, the heartland of French pig farming and an agricultural powerhouse. But are the region's farmers responsible for the toxic green algae mounting along the coast?
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High drama in Ukraine as Tymoshenko trial resumes
08/08/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

High drama in Ukraine as Tymoshenko trial resumes

A former Ukrainian Prime Minister is accused of abuse of power and contempt of court. We take a look at Yulia Tymoshenko’s upcoming trial and the reactions it has provoked. Also, as economic woes boost the price of gold, people are picking up their sifters in Scotland. Finally, France 24's correspondents look at why Europe's second-largest river, the Danube, is under threat.
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Croatia: welcome to the European club! (part 2)
30/07/2011 - EUROPE DISTRICT

Croatia: welcome to the European club! (part 2)

Extradited by Austria, Croatian former Prime Minister Ivo Sanader is awaiting trial. He is the most senior figure to face corruption charges since Croatia's independence in 1991. We also take you to the "Amazon of Europe", which could be threatened by navigation projects on the Danube river. Finally, theatre director Ivica Buljan introduces us to the bustling port of Rijeka, which is reinventing itself as the country’s new capital of culture.
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