Almost 8,000 kg less plastic in the Pacific Ocean: that is the achievement of the Dutch association The Ocean Cleanup in one day. On Sunday 10 July, the organization embarked with two boats for the “Great Garbage Zone in the Pacific”, an area of the ocean where 80,000 tons of waste accumulate on the surface … Read more
With summer comes the season for melons, peaches, cherries and other sweet fruits. These good smells and tastes attract many insects, including wasps. However, if they are essential for biodiversity and an integral part of the food chain, wasps can interfere during a meal on a patio or in the garden. Good news: there’s no … Read more
Victory for associations! In the night of Wednesday 20 July to Thursday 21 July, the National Assembly voted unanimously on the deconjugalization of the adult disability allowance (AAH). Like the daily reports The world, 429 delegates attended and attended the Hemicylces (out of 577 in total). They voted unanimously, minus one vote. The elected officials … Read more
Are you planning your vacation? You’ve taken tickets for the whole family, booked accommodation, bought the guidebook, provided the mosquito net, sunscreen, sunglasses and children’s swimwear… But have you also thought about isolated elderly people? In France, 2 million people over 60 have no contact with their family or friends, according to the latest barometer … Read more
“We are choking”, said Benoit Payan, the socialist mayor of Marseille, bluntly in a petition shared on the town hall’s website. Already signed almost 15,000 times by the inhabitants of Marseille, the text asks in particular “prohibition of stopovers for the most polluting ships during pollution peaks”. “In Marseille we breathe pollution and we see … Read more
Heat and humidity, that’s the perfect combination to see mosquito colonies happily thriving… Bad news for those who like to sleep with the windows open and laze in the garden at the end of the day. And if we’re not all alike when it comes to mosquito bites, there are simple tips to avoid getting … Read more
Living wage for those who make our clothes. This is the request of a European citizens’ initiative called “Good Clothes, Fair Pay”. It was launched on Tuesday, July 19 and will be held for over a year. Objective ? Get the signature of a million European citizens to call on the European Commission to introduce … Read more
Your testimony can help science. The National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) is inviting female victims of a menstrual cycle disruption following their COVID-19 vaccination to come forward. A form available on the website of the Ministry of Health makes it possible to collect testimonials about this. An essential information approach to shed light on this … Read more
Do you want a Babybel with protein powder? The Bel group, which owns major cheese brands such as La Vache qui Rit, plans to use a brand new ingredient from biomass fermentation to produce a vegan alternative to its cheese recipes. And it’s not soy or cashews… Rehydrate cashews, otherwise mix soy yogurt with olive … Read more
Since this year, outdoor heaters on terraces of bars and restaurants have been banned. Because yes, heating outside is a deviation. So why without hesitation accept an equally absurd practice of air-conditioning the exterior in scorching weather? This is what Dan Lert, assistant to the mayor of Paris in charge of the ecological transition, wondered … Read more