Tag: Biodiversity
More and more people want a green roof, but how green is that? ‘The cheapest sedum mat does not do much for biodiversity’
There are hundreds of sedum varieties, but only a few, especially the shallow-rooting varieties, are suitable for a green roof. They can withstand heat, moisture, snow and are therefore almost…
Wanted US ivory trafficker extradited from Kenya
Kenyan Abdi Hussein Ahmed, alias Abu Khadi, 59, was extradited to the United States on Saturday (September 3), according to Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Abu Khadi is accused of…
Senegal, the last stage of the Tara Océan Foundation laboratory boat
From September 2 to 11, Senegal is the last stage of the Microbiomes mission of the Tara Océan foundation’s laboratory boat. For the first time, scientists have taken samples along…
how does a seawater desalination plant work?
Because of the drought and the decline in water resources, some French cities are opting for desalination or seawater desalination units. This system removes salt from the water to make…
the vultures of the Greek natural park of Dadia, survivors of the flames
On the occasion of an international day dedicated to vultures, September 3, focus on the raptors of the Dadia natural park, in northern Greece. The vultures got very hot there…
Mayotte: dive into the most beautiful lagoons in the world!
With the help of photographer Gabriel Barathieu, dive into the depths of the island of Mayotte and its surroundings! The seabed of the island is full of Pisces and other…
The Mediterranean Sea is too warm, and marine biodiversity is suffering
You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] The Mediterranean will bear the brunt of global warming A new study looks at the mechanisms underlying the particular sensitivity of the Mediterranean…
Cupids and crustaceans for the flamingo
The pink flamingo is not only the star buoy of swimming pools and summer beaches! It is first of all a bird, symbol of the Camargue, in the south of…
“A toxic legacy”: in Ukraine, the ravages of war on biodiversity
For Oleksij Vasyliuk, the toll of the Russian invasion will not only be counted in dead and wounded. Since February, this activist, researcher and member of the Ukrainian Nature Conservation…
Decontaminate the soil with plants
Explore the interviews of researchers, photographers, travelers witnessing a world that is changing under the yoke of global warming. You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] The dangers of soil…