Did you know that a quarter of greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions come from our plates? In other words, according to Ademe, the Agency for Ecological Transition, a quarter of the carbon footprint of the French is directly related to food. agricultural production, to breed, packaging, transportation, food processing, there are many stages between the field … Read more
Heat waves, floods, droughts… Extreme climatic events are increasing in Western Europe. How to protect children in schools? A major European project is currently investigating the problem. Three years to introduce you “climate shelters” in the playgrounds. This is the idea of the “COOLSCHOOLS” project in which several entities participate: European municipal councils, universities, research … Read more
According to new research, the world’s forests play an even more important and complex role than previously thought. Besides being powerful carbon sinks, they would have the ability to keep the near and far air at a cool and humid temperature. How? ‘Or what? Thanks to the way they transform energy and water. explanation. This … Read more
Too much sugar consumption is bad for your health. But replacing it with sweeteners may also be linked to an increased risk of cancer, says a large study published Thursday August 31th. Given the harmful effects of excessive sugar consumption (caries, weight gain, cardiometabolic disorders, etc.), the WHO recommends limiting sugar consumption to less than … Read more
Aware that stress, anxiety and depression are increasingly affecting people in France, despite everything, the French consider themselves ill-informed about these conditions, a new study reveals. A worrying observation, reinforced by the fact that psychological suffering is now seen as a taboo in the eyes of a large part of the population, who find it … Read more
How do you ensure more sustainability in the signs in school canteens? French researchers at INRAE may have found the answer. After careful assessment of the contents of the dishes served in school cafeterias, the scientists created an accurate mathematical model to measure the best ratio to maintain nutritional balance while reducing the carbon footprint … Read more
Photo: Shutterstock Do you want to start growing vegetables and fruits, but you have no knowledge of gardening? Ever heard of the square vegetable garden? This farming technique is perfectly suited to those who want to be able to consume their own plantations, but this is new (even kids!). And it is not without reason … Read more
Thanks to the microparticle filters installed on a monohull of the last Vendée Globe, the scientists expected a unique picture of plastic pollution in remote areas. It was mainly cotton fibers that they harvested, further evidence of the impact of humans on the oceans. In the autumn of 2020 skipper Fabrice Amadeo will leave for … Read more
If you grew up in Paris, your sense of direction may not be the same as someone from New York. This, at least, is the theory of a new global study co-led by the CNRS. To reach such conclusions, the researchers compared the performance of nearly 400,000 people from 38 different countries. The instrument used … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to start your vegetable garden, you’ve probably spent many hours reading books and watching videos. But this content, sometimes generalist, may not be adapted to your situation. To come to your rescue, 8 web-loving gardeners have decided to come together to create the Terra-potager horticultural platform. Their goal? Offer an interactive … Read more