Deforestation articles Tag

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

C. 3. Human Footprint: Amplifier of Risks In addition to global warming, human activities increase vulnerability to natural disasters. For example: - Deforestation: The removal of forests reduces the soil's ability to absorb water, worsening floods. - Uncontrolled urbanization: Building on flood-pr ...

04
Oct
2017

World Vegan Month: Veganism Month in November

ermore, it takes five times more water to feed a meat-eater than to feed a vegan. Livestock farming (mainly cattle) is also responsible for 60% of global deforestation, while overfishing devastates the oceans. • Health-related: meat is now recognized as carcinogenic. The incidence of cancers ...

07
Nov
2016

Ecology: a French start-up invents infinitely reusable gift wrapping

What is the problem? During the holiday season, our paper consumption explodes. In France, it is estimated that more than 20,000 tons of wrapping paper are consumed each year. This avalanche of paper is equivalent to 380,000 cut trees or 11,000 tons of carbon equivalent. In addition, most com ...

08
Dec
2021

Coconut water: what benefits?

hoose this drink in an organic version to be sure that the coconut trees have been grown responsibly and that this product has not contributed to the deforestation of primary forests. ...

24
Jan
2023

Gardening table: 5 criteria for choosing the right one.

cia (a type of wood that is naturally more durable). In any case, if you want the wood to come from sustainably managed forests and not contribute to deforestation, choose models with FSC or PEFC labels. Some potting table models are equipped with a zinc or galvanized steel tray to make the furnitu ...

19
Apr
2023

France 2 broadcasts "Vivant", an ode to biodiversity.

ferent species. But of course, this irreplaceable living heritage is threatened by climate change and human activities such as agriculture, fishing, deforestation, and overexploitation of natural resources. By showing us the incredible richness that surrounds us, this special evening aims to provo ...

22
May
2023

IGN Maps: the free app that rivals Google Maps

unctionality. Through IGN maps, users can go back in time and visualize the retreat of the coastline, urban sprawl, or the impact of human activities on the environment: deforestation and reforestation of certain areas, or the deployment of renewable energy parks in France, for example... The Nati ...

24
May
2024

Gym, yoga or Pilates: how to choose the right exercise mat?

Choosing the mat based on its use To choose the right exercise mat, you must first select a model suited to your practice. Pilates mats, for example, are not the same as yoga and gym or fitness mats... Before buying your mat, ask yourself which postures or moves you will be performing and whether y ...

08
Aug
2024