Tag: Environment
In the spotlight: in France, a historic drought
Despite the few rains of recent days in France, drought has settled over a major part of the territory. The streams are no longer fed and the levels of the…
Lichens, markers of pollution
Lichens are the result of an association between a mushroom and an seaweed. There is a wide variety ofspecies (over 20,000) and shapes (size, color…). Their physiology makes them dependent…
For photographer Sebastião Salgado, “it is essential to show the difficulties of access to water”
The Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado exhibits until September 22 at the gates of Paris, on the forecourt of the business district of La Défense, on the theme of water, this…
Elections, Orlando: “At the center of the environment, pensions, rents and wages”
(Finance) – “Protection of the planet, pensions, rents and wages will be the central points of the Democratic Party’s election campaign because they are the thorns that prick the weakest…
overtaken by the climate issue, the executive seeks to green the tone
Firefighters, pilots, reinforcements from overseas territories and the European Union, farmers and elected officials… Once the fires are out, Emmanuel Macron will receive all the actors from the departments affected…
In Europe, a drought with multiple consequences
Hot days continue to be recorded this summer in several European countries. River transport, milk production… The drought continues to have an impact on many sectors. In England, a large…
more than 10,000 people evacuated in Gironde and Landes
In the west of France, the Gironde and the Landes are still plagued by flames. More than 10,000 people were evacuated, particularly in the municipalities of Hostens and Belin-Béliet. Overnight,…
new peak of heat and increased drought
New peak of heat in France this Friday August 12: 35° are expected in the Paris region and up to 40° in the South-West. The summer of 2022 is considered…
the fires are progressing, European countries are taking action
In the south-west of France, near Landiras in Gironde, firefighters continue to fight against a very powerful fire. More than 6,800 hectares have burned since Tuesday afternoon, August 9, according…
Why is tap water as good as plastic bottled water
The French shun tap water, 2 out of 3 prefer water in plastic bottles, the ecological impact of which is considerably greater. However, tap water benefits from very strict regulations…