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A stroll along the 18th arrondissement's "Petite Ceinture": the Hasard Ludique and the REcyclerie, the must-sees

The capital abounds in beautiful natural spots, notably on the Petite Ceinture, a former railway line hidden from view. In Paris's 18th arrondissement, two must-see spots allow you to visit its rails: Hasard Ludique and REcyclerie.

Global warming: air-conditioned stores obliged to close their front doors

To fight against global warming, the City of Paris and several others have issued a decree obliging air-conditioned stores to close their front doors, under threat of a fine, to prevent higher energy consumption.

Uncommon: a man marries a tree at the foot of the Eiffel Tower to raise awareness about deforestation

What an extraordinary marriage! Earlier this week, Peruvian artist Richard Torres married one of the trees at the foot of the Eiffel Tower to raise awareness about ecology and deforestation.

Environment: France reached its Earth Overshoot Day before the rest of the planet

Every year, Earth Overshoot Day of the planet’s energetic resources lands in July. In 2022, France does worst than the rest of the planet, since in May, the country has already consumed for than its yearly limits.

National Geographic celebrates Earth Day at Disneyland Paris with a special show

On Earth Day, April 22, 2022, National Geographic is taking over Disneyland Paris to raise awareness about environmental preservation, with a new series of spectacular shows and a photo exhibit.

Look up: the climate walk this Saturday April 9, 2022 in Paris, discover the route

After the success of the first walk to raise awareness about the climate and social justice, the organizes of the “Look up” protestation expect you all on Saturday April 9, 2022, for a second walk in several big cities in France.

A giant bamboo pavilion on the forecourt of La Défense for a sensory photo exhibition

Aqua Mater is the name of the crazy artistic installation that awaits us on the forecourt of La Défense from April 1 to September 22, 2022. In a 1,000 m2 bamboo pavilion, an original exhibition of photos by artist Sebastião Salgado on the theme of water, a resource as indispensable as it is fragile.

Earth Hour: restaurants in Paris will be plunged into darkness during the shift

For Earth Hour – rallying for nature – held this Saturday March 26, restaurants in Paris have decided to turn electricity off for one hour, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., in the middle of the dinner shift.

SNCF unveils the TGV of the future to celebrate its 40th anniversary

For 40 years, the French can take the TGV. On the occasion of this anniversary, the SNCF unveiled on Friday in great pomp the "TGV M", a new high-speed train, on the rails by 2024.

Fun: own a piece of a Parisian roof!

Have you always dreamt of owning a piece of Paris? This Nantes-based company makes your dream come true by selling pieces of Parisian roofs symbolizing the very identity of the French capital city.

Air pollution: the Council of State fines the French State to 10 million euros

This was a decision awaited by several environmental associations. This August 4, 2021, The Council of State has fined the French State to 10 million euros for not having acted enough against air pollution.

Affair of the Century trial: State liable for climate inaction

Two years ago, several NGOs met to launch “The Affair of the Century”. This petition – that claimed for a plea against the State for climate inaction ultimately garnered 2 million signatures. At the end of the trials, the State is found liable for wrongdoing in the fight against global warming. The administrative court condemned the State to pay a symbolic fine of one euro to petitioning associations.

France to launch a domestic “no-food-waste” label

Towards more sustainable consumption? The French government is to launch a domestic “no-food-waste” label in order to encourage initiatives in the catering and distribution trades. Conditions to enjoy it will soon be detailed.

Environment: the Covid pandemic to have an “insignificant” impact on the global warming, the UN says

Despite the coronavirus crisis and restrictions related to the lockdown instated in several countries across the world, the planet is still headed towards global warming up to +3°C (37.4°F). According to the UN, in the long run, the pandemic will only have a “negligible” effect on climate change.

Climate: the French government’s plan to progressively end support to fossil fuels

The French government supports an amending offering to list in the budget 2021 a plan to end projects supporting fossil fuels abroad. A plan spread to 2035 condemned by environment NGOs.

Paris: Lafarge cement manufacturer suspected of discharging polluted waters into the Seine

This is an ecologic scandal making a splash. Paris public prosecutor has opened an investigation in late August against the LafargeHolcim cement manufacturer suspected of discharging into the Seine a mix of “particles of cement, process liquids and plastic microfibers”. Paris authorities have decided to file a complaint against Lafarge.

Emmanuel Macron's speech on the Climate and Ecology Convention: the announcements

While the ecologists won major French cities on June 28 in the second round of municipal elections, President Emmanuel Macron received, on Monday June 29, the 150 members of the Citizens' Climate Convention. The Head of State indicated that all the proposals of the Convention "except three" will be implemented. We take stock of the different announcements of the president.

Coronavirus: Salon du Survivalisme 2020 at the Paris Event Center / Postponed

The Salon du Survivalisme 2020, scheduled for March 20-22, 2020 at the Paris Event Center, has been postponed due to the Coronavirus epidemic.

Paris 2024 teams up with WWF for ecofriendly Olympics

While the upcoming Olympic village is just starting to get built, Paris 2024 organizers team up with WWF France to provide eco-friendlier Summer Olympics. For instance, visitors will enjoy free transportation. Let’s have an overview of the propositions unveiled.

Eco-friendly trail in the Meudon forest

Team GOREWear Templiers invites us on September 7, 2019 to an eco-friendly trail in the Meudon forest. Leaving at 9:30 a.m. from the Place du Garde in Clamart.