Twenty million people in Afghanistan have escaped widespread famine this winter, according to Deborah Lyons, the United Nations envoy to the country. This feat was made possible thanks to the humanitarian organizations involved on the ground, the Security Council reported on Wednesday, March 2. 397 of the 401 Afghan districts have received aid. But, according … Read more
Is a house without heating possible? Steven Kazuba did it. Together with his father he built a so-called “passive house”. A habitat that is not connected to a network and yet offers an “exceptional living environment”. explanation. Are passive houses the future of living? To this question, those who have adopted this solution will answer … Read more
It is well known: extreme situations often bring out the best, but also the worst in everyone. And the situation that has been affecting Ukraine since Thursday, February 24, is no exception. As international solidarity organizes to welcome the Ukrainian people trapped in the hell of war, stories of “selective solidarity” multiply. Students and families … Read more
It measures only a few centimeters and bears the name of a famous Mexican ghost: in Teuchitlan, a city in western Mexico, the inhabitants celebrate the unexpected return to the waters of their rivers of the tequila fish, an endemic species that is critically endangered. The geographical distribution of this fish is extremely limited: it … Read more
Outbursts of solidarity are increasing across Europe. Example in the Rhone, where a small town of 5,000 inhabitants struggled to host young Ukrainians and Ukrainians fleeing the war. Explain this spontaneous and exemplary mobilization. This Thursday, March 3, after having traveled 1,900 kilometers, the bus arrived at its destination with several Ukrainian families on board. … Read more
Music softens morale, as the saying goes. Today it strengthens ties between peoples. This Friday, March 4, 150 public radio stations across Europe tuned in. At 07:45 GMT (8:45 AM in France), the song “Give Peace a Chance” reverberated through millions of homes, cars and public places against the war in Ukraine. At the initiative … Read more
It’s the last winter month! But do you know which seasonal fruits and vegetables you should eat in March to gain energy? Here’s a simple and practical summary to boost your immune system and wake up your taste buds… Seasonal fruits and vegetables in March Vegetables Fruit beet Kiwi Carrot Orange Celeriac Grapefruit Parisian mushroom … Read more
Saudi scientists have developed solar panels that absorb water vapor. The target? Make water from green energy to improve access to drinking water in regions with arid climate. Their method was developed using photovoltaic solar panels and a hydrogel that make it possible to use water from the air while producing electricity. The study, published … Read more
Since the Russian attack in Ukraine, a wave of solidarity has permeated social networks. A brotherhood that has unfortunately highlighted the discrimination and racism that persists despite the catastrophic situation. Discrimination observed both on the borders of Ukraine and in the media. There are words and deeds that will not last and social networks will … Read more
This Monday, February 28, 2022, the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) released its new report that inevitably reminds everyone of the urgency to act. Only here, in the eyes of the media, does this alarming assessment seem to carry no weight in the context of the war in Ukraine. So how can this very … Read more