Around the temples of Angkor, seven baby gibbons play in the jungle where this endangered species is benefiting from a reintroduction program, but despite poaching and deforestation, their future remains uncertain. “The project is going very well”rejoiced with AFP Nick Marx, one of the Wildlife Alliance leaders, who observed the black or white fur monkeys … Read more
Let’s admit that the Chinese social network has something to surprise us with its countless tips and tricks, as incongruous as at times confusing. Take fruits and vegetables. TikTok has tips for keeping them longer. And some are so unique that we at Interfel, the association that represents all fruit and vegetable trade, wanted to … Read more
Are you swimming in the sea when you suddenly feel a sharp pain in your foot or leg? It’s probably a triggerfish bite, a fish that has disappeared from the French coasts but seems to be making a comeback with global warming. Light on this still unknown species (but not for long). What is the … Read more
The drought that has made much of Europe’s soil thirsty since the beginning of summer is a reminder of how precious and exhaustable water is. The restrictions imposed on farmers force us seriously to think about the food of tomorrow. And if we take the example of the countries of West Africa that for millennia … Read more
After such an intense and long heatwave, we tell ourselves that a good series of storms would not hurt anyone and that it would be the fastest and most effective way to restore water in a country that really needs it. Unfortunately, the reality is far from that simple. To be convinced of this, it … Read more
When nature invites itself into buildings, we speak of biophilic architecture. For several years now, on both sides of the open spaces to bring the office back to life. They calm, de-stress and increase the creativity and productivity of employees. On the desks, next to pens and sticky notes, is a pot of Cissus rhombifolia, … Read more
Artist and musician Zach Katz is transforming the streets of major cities around the world to make room for pedestrians. Every day he publishes new creations on his Twitter account and in a few weeks has become the idol of internet users, urban planners and politicians. Thompson Street (Greenwich Village, NYC) pic.twitter.com/LurIFIBtWr — AI-generated street … Read more
Negative information is becoming more numerous and accessible, which promotes doom scrolling. A practice that continues to grow, accentuated by the pandemic, yet has implications for mental health. Explanation. Doom scrolling, the compulsive scrolling of negative information on your smartphone and on social networks, is a phenomenon that is gaining traction, especially since the Covid-19 … Read more
Lens without plastic, refurbished equipment, public awareness of ecological issues, paper saving… In France, as abroad, libraries are going green. The book industry is greening, and not just in publishers or bookstores. For seven consecutive years, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), founded in Edinburgh in 1927, has presented the “Green Library … Read more
The latest drought toll is alarming. This Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 93 metropolitan departments (out of 96) are involved due to water restrictions. But what does that mean in concrete terms? What is currently allowed and prohibited in France? We make an inventory with you. Water restrictions: what is allowed (or not)? The government has … Read more