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Expanding the urban canopy in Canada
The Canadian federal government and its partners are boosting the two-billion-tree planting program, strengthening urban canopies and supporting employment.
Le Canada veut augmenter son nombre d'arbre en ville.
Expanding the urban canopy in Canada
The Canadian federal government and its partners are boosting the two-billion-tree planting program, strengthening urban canopies and supporting employment.
Le Canada veut augmenter son nombre d'arbre en ville.
France: decline in the carbon storage capacity of French forests
A recent study reveals a worrying future for France's forests, which are essential for CO2 storage, against a backdrop of accelerating climate change.
Stockage Carbone Forêts France
France: decline in the carbon storage capacity of French forests
A recent study reveals a worrying future for France's forests, which are essential for CO2 storage, against a backdrop of accelerating climate change.
Stockage Carbone Forêts France
Canada: government mobilization against fires in Fort McMurray
Canada is stepping up its efforts against the forest fires threatening Fort McMurray, with a financial aid plan announced by federal and provincial authorities.
Aide Gouvernementale Feux Fort McMurray
Canada: government mobilization against fires in Fort McMurray
Canada is stepping up its efforts against the forest fires threatening Fort McMurray, with a financial aid plan announced by federal and provincial authorities.
Aide Gouvernementale Feux Fort McMurray
Lithium mining tensions in North Carolina
In North Carolina, local residents are concerned about the environmental and social impacts of lithium mining by Piedmont Lithium.
Impacts Environnement Extraction Lithium Caroline du Nord
Lithium mining tensions in North Carolina
In North Carolina, local residents are concerned about the environmental and social impacts of lithium mining by Piedmont Lithium.
Impacts Environnement Extraction Lithium Caroline du Nord
Energy transition delayed: major economic and climatic impact
A five-year delay in the energy transition could cost up to $48 trillion and raise global temperatures by 3°C.
Coûts Climatiques d'un Retard Énergétique
Energy transition delayed: major economic and climatic impact
A five-year delay in the energy transition could cost up to $48 trillion and raise global temperatures by 3°C.
Coûts Climatiques d'un Retard Énergétique
French banks face the challenge of low-carbon financing
According to the NGO Reclaim Finance, only 17.3% of the financing provided by the four major French banks to the European oil majors between 2020 and 2023 was allocated to "low-carbon" projects.
Banque financement bas carbone France
French banks face the challenge of low-carbon financing
According to the NGO Reclaim Finance, only 17.3% of the financing provided by the four major French banks to the European oil majors between 2020 and 2023 was allocated to "low-carbon" projects.
Banque financement bas carbone France
Disaster in Brazil: Call for a “Marshall Plan” after the floods
Brazil is facing an unprecedented crisis, with massive flooding devastating the Rio Grande do Sul and prompting urgent calls for international aid.
Inondations Brésil Plan Marshall
Disaster in Brazil: Call for a “Marshall Plan” after the floods
Brazil is facing an unprecedented crisis, with massive flooding devastating the Rio Grande do Sul and prompting urgent calls for international aid.
Inondations Brésil Plan Marshall
Alok Shukla: Hasdeo Aranya’s defender against mining in India
Goldman Prize winner Alok Shukla continues his fight to protect India's Hasdeo Aranya forest, preventing the exploitation of its resources by large mining conglomerates.
e combat d'Alok Shukla et des communautés locales contre l'exploitation minière dans la forêt indienne de Hasdeo Aranya.
Alok Shukla: Hasdeo Aranya’s defender against mining in India
Goldman Prize winner Alok Shukla continues his fight to protect India's Hasdeo Aranya forest, preventing the exploitation of its resources by large mining conglomerates.
e combat d'Alok Shukla et des communautés locales contre l'exploitation minière dans la forêt indienne de Hasdeo Aranya.
Towards a global treaty against plastic pollution
In Ottawa, negotiations on the world's first treaty against plastic pollution are seeking a consensus, despite sharp divisions.
Traité mondial pollution plastique
Towards a global treaty against plastic pollution
In Ottawa, negotiations on the world's first treaty against plastic pollution are seeking a consensus, despite sharp divisions.
Traité mondial pollution plastique
Drought: Colombia stops exporting electricity to Ecuador
Colombia recently halted its electricity exports to Ecuador, a decision taken in response to a persistent drought that threatens the stability of its hydroelectric power grid.
Exportations électricité Colombie Equateur
Drought: Colombia stops exporting electricity to Ecuador
Colombia recently halted its electricity exports to Ecuador, a decision taken in response to a persistent drought that threatens the stability of its hydroelectric power grid.
Exportations électricité Colombie Equateur
Artificial intelligence to combat methane leaks
In Paris, engineering company Kayrros harnesses satellites and AI to detect methane leaks, helping to fight global warming more effectively.
Kayrros IA fuites méthane
Artificial intelligence to combat methane leaks
In Paris, engineering company Kayrros harnesses satellites and AI to detect methane leaks, helping to fight global warming more effectively.
Kayrros IA fuites méthane
France: An observatory on the impact of renewable energies on nature
In France, a national observatory launched by a recent decree will assess the impact of photovoltaic and wind power installations on biodiversity.
Observatoire renouvelable impact nature
France: An observatory on the impact of renewable energies on nature
In France, a national observatory launched by a recent decree will assess the impact of photovoltaic and wind power installations on biodiversity.
Observatoire renouvelable impact nature
France: Valgo penalized for illegal waste management
Valgo has been fined 60,000 euros for illegally burying waste on the site of the former Petroplus refinery in Petit-Couronne, Seine-Maritime.
Valgo sanctions gestion déchets 2024
France: Valgo penalized for illegal waste management
Valgo has been fined 60,000 euros for illegally burying waste on the site of the former Petroplus refinery in Petit-Couronne, Seine-Maritime.
Valgo sanctions gestion déchets 2024
CO2 emissions: accused of inaction, Shell goes to court again
Shell is appealing a ruling requiring it to cut its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030.
CO2 emissions: accused of inaction, Shell goes to court again
Shell is appealing a ruling requiring it to cut its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030.
Carbon footprint: TotalEnergies loses court case against Greenpeace
On the occasion of its 100th anniversary, TotalEnergies suffers a legal setback against Greenpeace. The NGO, accused by TotalEnergies of disseminating misleading information about its CO2 emissions, has had its legal action quashed by the courts.
TotalEnergies échec condamnation Greenpeace
Carbon footprint: TotalEnergies loses court case against Greenpeace
On the occasion of its 100th anniversary, TotalEnergies suffers a legal setback against Greenpeace. The NGO, accused by TotalEnergies of disseminating misleading information about its CO2 emissions, has had its legal action quashed by the courts.
TotalEnergies échec condamnation Greenpeace
Reforestation: Potentially adverse effects on the climate
Scientists reveal that reforestation can increase global warming in certain areas.
Reboisement effets inverses étude
Reforestation: Potentially adverse effects on the climate
Scientists reveal that reforestation can increase global warming in certain areas.
Reboisement effets inverses étude
France: Record drop in GHG emissions in 2023
In 2023, France recorded a historic 4.8% drop in its greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing the results of previous years.
Baisse record GES France 2023
France: Record drop in GHG emissions in 2023
In 2023, France recorded a historic 4.8% drop in its greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing the results of previous years.
Baisse record GES France 2023
Cambridge University suspends donations from fossil fuel companies
Cambridge University has decided to temporarily suspend the acceptance of donations from the oil and gas sector, in response to a recent report on the implications for its reputation.
Cambridge suspend dons entreprises fossiles
Cambridge University suspends donations from fossil fuel companies
Cambridge University has decided to temporarily suspend the acceptance of donations from the oil and gas sector, in response to a recent report on the implications for its reputation.
Cambridge suspend dons entreprises fossiles
Germany Juggles Climate Success and Industrial Challenges
Germany is juggling climate successes with economic challenges and industrial constraints.
Climat Allemagne : Succès et Défis
Germany Juggles Climate Success and Industrial Challenges
Germany is juggling climate successes with economic challenges and industrial constraints.
Climat Allemagne : Succès et Défis
French Guiana: UN complaint against the construction of a solar power plant
In French Guiana, indigenous peoples have lodged a complaint with the UN against the construction of a photovoltaic power plant, criticizing its environmental impact.
Plainte ONU centrale solaire Guyane
French Guiana: UN complaint against the construction of a solar power plant
In French Guiana, indigenous peoples have lodged a complaint with the UN against the construction of a photovoltaic power plant, criticizing its environmental impact.
Plainte ONU centrale solaire Guyane
Reducing methane emissions: a major challenge
Methane emissions remain a major challenge for climate alignment. A new analysis by the IEA reveals the key prospects for reducing methane emissions.
Le Méthane : Défis et perspectives pour une réduction optimale
Reducing methane emissions: a major challenge
Methane emissions remain a major challenge for climate alignment. A new analysis by the IEA reveals the key prospects for reducing methane emissions.
Le Méthane : Défis et perspectives pour une réduction optimale
Indonesia’s methane emissions largely underestimated
A report by London-based think-tank Ember reveals a critical underestimation of methane emissions from the Indonesian coal industry.
émissions méthane Indonésie sous-estimées
Indonesia’s methane emissions largely underestimated
A report by London-based think-tank Ember reveals a critical underestimation of methane emissions from the Indonesian coal industry.
émissions méthane Indonésie sous-estimées
Combating Methane Emissions: Challenges and Prospects
A recent analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights the persistent challenges posed by methane emissions from the fossil fuel industry, despite the solutions available. This environmental issue calls for immediate, coordinated action.
Défis et Solutions des Émissions de Méthane
Combating Methane Emissions: Challenges and Prospects
A recent analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights the persistent challenges posed by methane emissions from the fossil fuel industry, despite the solutions available. This environmental issue calls for immediate, coordinated action.
Défis et Solutions des Émissions de Méthane
California oil spill: Investigation into the cause
Emergency response to the discovery of an oil slick off Huntington Beach, with an ongoing investigation into its origin.
Design sans titre (14)
California oil spill: Investigation into the cause
Emergency response to the discovery of an oil slick off Huntington Beach, with an ongoing investigation into its origin.
Design sans titre (14)
Climate: France faces €1.1 billion penalty
France, faced with a legal penalty of 1.1 billion euros for climate inaction, finds itself at the heart of a crucial debate on its environmental responsibility. This initiative, initiated by NGOs under the banner "l'Affaire du siècle", highlights the gap between climate commitments and concrete government action.
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Climate: France faces €1.1 billion penalty
France, faced with a legal penalty of 1.1 billion euros for climate inaction, finds itself at the heart of a crucial debate on its environmental responsibility. This initiative, initiated by NGOs under the banner "l'Affaire du siècle", highlights the gap between climate commitments and concrete government action.
france
Barbara Creecy, African Ecology Force and COP28 Visionary
Barbara Creecy, South Africa's Minister of the Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, has distinguished herself as a major player in the fight against climate change and for the preservation of biodiversity. Her career dedicated to public service and the environment has made her a key figure in South Africa's political landscape.
Barbara Creecy COP28
Barbara Creecy, African Ecology Force and COP28 Visionary
Barbara Creecy, South Africa's Minister of the Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, has distinguished herself as a major player in the fight against climate change and for the preservation of biodiversity. Her career dedicated to public service and the environment has made her a key figure in South Africa's political landscape.
Barbara Creecy COP28

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