Against forced labor and for the environment, the EU wants to better influence large companies

Against forced labor and for the environment, the EU wants to better influence large companies

It is a “duty of care” that the European Commission wants to set in stone. This Wednesday, February 23, Brussels is indeed presenting a legalization project intended for large companies. The European body wants to force them to account for environmental damage but also for violations of rights, within their production chain, including by subcontractors, … Read more

VIDEO. Unemployed because of refusal of intensive farming, a farmer testifies

VIDEO.  Unemployed because of refusal of intensive farming, a farmer testifies

For the well-being of his animals, Francis, who has been a poultry farmer for 36 years, has decided to fight against the agri-food system. A bold choice, in keeping with his values, which today deprives him of his exploitation. explanation. Three and a half years ago, Francis Guilloteau lost his contract with the Terrena agricultural … Read more

Urban forests: valuable carbon sinks that must be preserved at all costs

Urban forests: valuable carbon sinks that must be preserved at all costs

American researchers have found that trees and soils at the extreme edges of forests grow almost twice as fast as trees in forests. These ecosystems can therefore play an essential role in carbon storage and the fight against climate change. For this study, conducted by researchers at Boston University in collaboration with the Harvard Forest … Read more

Gironde: the inhabitants place false nests to attract swallows, a species in decline 

Gironde: the inhabitants place false nests to attract swallows, a species in decline 

It is a vulnerable species that is currently in decline. The swallow is becoming increasingly rare in France and Europe. To attract this graceful harbinger of good weather, a major project is therefore being carried out in the Gironde. The idea is simple, but rather surprising: install false nests in private houses. According to future, … Read more