The damp and warmer-than-normal weather that afflicted much of France last week was a disappointment for skiers hoping to see in the new year in the Alps. But it has brought welcome relief to those in charge of keeping the country’s lights on.
The threat of power cuts has been looming over France — curious considering that it is normally a significant exporter of electricity, thanks to its 56 nuclear reactors, by far the largest number of Europe.
