Tag: Climate and transitions
can the Danish model inspire France?
In this episode of La Loupe, Xavier Yvon analyzes the development of wind turbines in Denmark with Sébastien Julian, from the Sciences department of L’Express. Listen to this episode and…
European Green Industry Plan: “Investment is missing”
“No more naivety, now action.” It is with this assertion that Thierry Breton, the European Commissioner in charge of the Internal Market, presented on Thursday 16 March the ambitions of…
At the hearings on energy independence, memory lapses and disastrous choices
Memory lapses, controversial decisions, presidents who defend their results and scientists who taunt politicians… The parliamentary commission of inquiry will have offered a fine spectacle for those who have followed…
Macron and the revival of nuclear power: everything still remains to be done
Decidedly, the merger between ASN and IRSN continues to make waves. While they were supposed to take another step in the revival of the atom, the deputies rejected on Wednesday…
The “quarter-hour city”, a new fad of conspiracy theorists
Who would’ve believed that ? Few things, ultimately, will have been enough to trigger crazy conspiracy theories around a concept… of town planning. A confusion – real or alleged –…
Oil project in Alaska: why Biden’s green light is seen as a betrayal by environmentalists
The decision is seen as a betrayal by environmental associations. On Monday March 13, the administration of Joe Biden approved a giant oil project in the Alaskan steppe. Named “Willow”…
PODCAST. What if the future of our food goes through powdered insects?
In this episode of La Loupe, Xavier Yvon analyzes this metamorphosis of our diet with Sébastien Julian, journalist in the Sciences department of L’Express. Listen to this episode and subscribe…
Electric scooters: less vandalized but still contested
As April 2 approaches, the date Parisians vote on whether or not to maintain an electric scooter service, tension is mounting among fleet operators. “If the no wins, there will…
Electricity production: why France lacks margins
“Is it due to an organizational problem at EDF or to the use of a subcontractor who did his job poorly? Admittedly, the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN) considers the 15…
should we cut ties with the fossil sector?
In this episode of La Loupe, Xavier Yvon deciphers the positions of universities and schools on fossil fuel companies with Valentin Ehkirch, journalist specializing in Ecological Transition at L’Express. Listen…