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The Climate Fresco: a workshop to raise awareness about climate change.

What is the Climate Mural? The Climate Fresco is a workshop aimed at raising awareness among as many people as possible about the challenges of climate change. This scientific and playful workshop takes the form of a serious game composed of 42 cards that participants must associate. Each of these ...

04
Sep
2023

Mountain holidays: towards year-round tourism

g, so is the mountain Mountain tourism developed during the 20th century with the allure of white gold and the development of ski resorts. But today, climate change is forcing mountain tourism stakeholders to rethink their economic model and to imagine other activities besides winter sports for the ...

03
Sep
2024

What is the difference between weather and climate?

careful not to mix everything up! Since the release of an IPCC assessment report on February 28, 2022, there has been a lot of talk about climate and climate change affecting our planet. About global warming, the IPCC predicts a trajectory of +2.7 degrees. From there to believe that the temperatu ...

17
Mar
2022

What is the cost of climate inaction?

s scenario, France will inevitably face a loss of biodiversity, a decrease in agricultural yields, and more intense and frequent natural disasters. As climate change is a global phenomenon, our country would also be impacted commercially and experience increased supply tensions. The bill for France ...

12
Dec
2023

Global warming: why green cities?

urban sprawl has led to a soil artificialization. Concrete and asphalt have invaded our environment, and green areas have shrunk drastically. Today, climate change is prompting municipalities to reverse course and green the cities, meaning replanting vegetation in the heart of the city to combat ur ...

06
June
2024

Will global warming in France in the 21st century be greater than expected?

s produced by human action) is the main cause of greenhouse gas production, whose increase over the last two centuries is itself the cause of the abrupt climate change observed over the last three or four decades. What is more surprising to the researchers, whose work was published in early Octob ...

26
Oct
2022

Environment: Understanding Nature Restoration in 5 Questions

ng species, such as prairie butterflies and birds on farmland. The desire to repair what has been damaged is also a way to limit the consequences of climate change. Indeed, healthy and resilient ecosystems are better at withstanding climate change, extreme weather conditions, and natural disasters. ...

21
Nov
2023

Climate: The orange tree zone expands in France.

possible to grow oranges and lemons in other parts of the country that benefit from a microclimate. Today, the citrus growing areas are changing due to climate change: whereas it was once unthinkable to cultivate citrus fruits outside the South, it is now possible to grow them in Gironde! How is th ...

08
Feb
2024

Weather: The Lucrative Business of Weather Forecasting

arge groups like Nestlé, Coca-Cola, or EDF do not hesitate to use the "climatic decision-making solutions" of Climpact-Metnext. A business boosted by climate change In the history of humanity, the weather challenges that farmers and sailors have to face, for example, are not new. However, what is n ...

16
May
2024

Air travel: understanding turbulence in 5 questions

wind shear near jet streams. This type of turbulence is particularly dangerous and problematic because pilots have no visual cues to anticipate them. 3- Does climate change increase turbulence? Unfortunately for people who are generally afraid of flying and particularly of turbulence, this phenomeno ...

28
May
2024

The Montier-en-Der Wildlife Photography Festival

n 2023 Edition The 26th edition of the Montier-en-Der Wildlife Photography Festival takes place on November 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2023. As the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) approaches, the theme of this edition is global warming. The festival's poster is a photo by Rémy Marion tit ...

21
Oct
2008

The European Sustainable Development Week: actions throughout France.

An European event The European Sustainable Development Week was initiated by France in 2003 before becoming a European event in 2015. This operation organized by the Ministry of Ecological Transition mobilizes associations, companies, local authorities, and educational institutions. It aims to ra ...

30
Mar
2009

Ticks: Risks and Prevention of Diseases

d treated. How to protect yourself from ticks? Currently, there is a proliferation of these parasites in Europe and North America, presumably linked to climate change. That's why it's essential to remain vigilant during walks or activities in the forest. Preventive measures to take when going to ...

27
Apr
2009

Scuba Diving: 5 Things to Know About Coral

threatened by the warming of the oceans. Corals were initially threatened by their use in jewelry. Today, they are primarily suffering from pollution and climate change. According to the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the world is experiencing, in 2024 and for ...

20
Oct
2009

The Gardens of Marqueyssac: a unique curiosity in France

s, these whimsical boxwoods cover the entire park. Shaded by oaks and strawberry trees, these boxwoods require very little water, making them suitable for climate change. They coexist with cypresses and some exotic species such as yuccas, acclimatized in the early 20th century. Note: even today, a ...

08
Mar
2010

The Vanoise National Park: a magnificent park in Savoie.

es and a botanist. The perfect opportunity to observe local fauna and flora! - An altitude conference on the Grande Motte glacier and its evolution in the face of climate change with a glaciologist. - The inauguration of an outdoor exhibition called "Tignes and the Vanoise National Park: a shared ...

02
Mar
2011

Fair Trade Fortnight: events throughout France.

ucers, thanks in particular to fairer trade transactions. It also favors environmentally respectful modes of production and participates in the fight against climate change and biodiversity preservation. Note that the Fair Trade Fortnight has contributed to the strong development of this sector in ...

12
May
2011

Natural Disasters: What You Need to Know to Better Understand and Prepare

of evacuations highlighted the logistical and social challenges of prevention. 2. The impact of global warming on natural disasters The link between climate change and natural disasters is undeniable. A study by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED) shows that 90% of recen ...

04
Oct
2017

Climate: Météo-France acquires two new supercomputers

a reminder, in 1992, Météo France's first supercomputer analysed squares of 35 kilometres on a side. We can thus measure the progress made in thirty years. Studying climate change Météo-France's supercomputers are working on the forecasts for the coming days, but not only that! They are a ...

05
July
2021

Hipli: the parcel that can be reused up to 100 times

ardboard parcel, single-use plastic parcel and Hipli reusable parcel. The independent firm gave each type of parcel a score based on its impact on Climate change, resource depletion, water requirements and photochemical ozone creation. The result of this analysis is clear: a reusable package c ...

05
Nov
2021