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Editor's note
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With Britain heading for the exit, French president Emmanuel Macron wants to seize the opportunity to kickstart the European Union. But where does that leave Britain’s future relationship with its neighbour? Ariane Bogain suggests close co-operation with Britain plays nicely into Macron’s vision for Europe. And Nick Pearce analyses what a new deal done last week on border security at Calais means for both countries – and those migrants trying to get to the UK.
Coal is known as a dirty source of energy. But when coalmines are abandoned, they can fill with water that can be used to heat and cool industrial buildings. Amin Al-Habaibeh explains how the legacy of dirty coal could provide a cleaner energy future.
The scandal of modern slavery has received increased political and media attention in recent years. But a focus on adult workplaces and the issue of immigration means victims of child trafficking are being overlooked, argues Alinka Gearon. Young people are being abused and exploited, and we urgently need to offer them greater protection.
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Gemma Ware
Society Editor
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Top stories
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On the periphery.
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Ariane Bogain, Northumbria University, Newcastle
The French president has a vision for a more integrated Europe – and Brexit feeds right into that.
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Moving towards a brighter future?
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Amin Al-Habaibeh, Nottingham Trent University
Research shows how water pumped from coal mines could revolutionise how we heat homes.
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Alinka Gearon, University of Bath
Young victims remain at risk because current laws are focused on concerns over immigration and the economy.
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Science + Technology
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Wanda Lewis, University of Warwick
We'd need some major innovation to bridge the Channel without disrupting shipping.
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Marie Martig, Liverpool John Moores University
Massive, far distant galaxies contain 100 times more gas than we thought possible.
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Environment + Energy
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Martin Burgess, Aberystwyth University
A scheme in Wales to introduce personal carbon accounts could point the way to reduce emissions.
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Nicholas Good, University of Manchester; Eduardo Martínez Ceseña, University of Manchester
There's little point in saving electricity at times when the marginal cost of generating it is effectively zero.
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Business + Economy
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Moheeb AbuAlqumboz, University of Huddersfield
The construction industry is characterised by risk, uncertainty and complexity on all levels. Brexit compounds this.
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Health + Medicine
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Tatjana Crnogorac-Jurcevic, Queen Mary University of London
Scientists have made advances in developing a new type of blood test to detect eight of the most common cancers.
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Glenys Caswell, University of Nottingham
Far from being lonely, some people prefer being left to die in peace.
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Education
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Mark Priestley, University of Stirling
Should the teacher be a sage on the stage or a guide on the side? Neither, it seems.
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Politics + Society
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Nick Pearce, University of Bath
The deal reaffirms the existing Le Touquet agreement as the basis for co-operation between France and the UK.
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Clodagh Harrington, De Montfort University
Never mind a "Muslim ban", Obamacare repeal or a wall on the Mexican border – Donald Trump's only real agenda is himself.
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Arts + Culture
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Paul Ian Campbell, Coventry University
Regis will be remembered as one of the most powerful examples of English professional football, and as a model for black inclusion and equity in sport and social life.
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