French dams’ days numbered after demolition decision

Two large dams on a river in northern France will be demolished after the French government finally signed off on a long-gestating plan to free up the waterway, in a decision welcomed by environmental groups and lauded as "unique in Europe" by Paris.

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The 35 metre-high Vezins dam in Normandy will be demolished. [[Eau Rivieres]]

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