Adorable yet unloved, the polecat has finally been removed from the list of so-called “harmful” species. A decision ratified by a decision published in the Official Gazette on 14 May. For animal rights defenders, this is a well-deserved victory after years of mobilization. Photo: Shutterstock In 2019, Pierre Rigaux defended the polecat, a species in … Read more
The event will take place from 19 to 21 May at the Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris. Change NOW aims to accelerate the implementation of sustainable solutions for the planet and can be accessed in person and online. This 5th edition should bring together representatives from 120 countries and nearly 800 investors. The summit is … Read more
The right for women to “menstrual leave”, proposed by the Spanish government on May 18, currently only exists in a handful of countries, mainly in Asia. Here is an overview of devices similar to the Spanish project, which provides for the allocation of specific sick leave for painful periods, funded by the state. Japan: in … Read more
Faced with racist, LGBT-phobic, grossophobic responses or other comments of this type, turning a blind eye becomes complicity. Faced with inappropriate comments from his customers, this American VTC driver responded best: He told them to get out of his car immediately. A response that was widely welcomed on social networks. In the video, the American … Read more
A week ago the publication of the video of the eight students “forks” of AgroParisTech did the fuss : During their graduation, they invited the rest of their PhD to leave agribusiness. Today the “branching agros” launch a wider appeal: they encourage anyone who has liked or shared their video on the web to meet … Read more
Did you know ? One of the main causes of the collapse of biodiversity is the destruction and fragmentation of natural environments. In this context, your gardens also play a role: in order to allow the inhabitants of Haut-Val-de-Sèvre to respond concretely to their immediate environment, the community of communes offers to welcome a nature … Read more
A former homeless person, Enora has found her little paradise in the town of Les Touches, in the Loire-Atlantique. In 2018, this 37-year-old domestic worker built a small wooden chalet of 18 m2 on a vacant lot of more than 2,000 m2. A light living environment that was not to the liking of the town … Read more
In South Asia, several villages and communities have YouTube or Facebook channels and actively participate in their success. Through traditional cooking classes, the villagers show their culture and their daily life to the whole world. An activity that explodes the vantage points on the platforms and raises enough money to fund the village’s needs. These … Read more
The Fête de la nature is five days of free events to experience nature near you. On the occasion of this 16th edition, 7,000 free events are planned throughout France. Demonstrations are scheduled from today through Sunday, May 22. Photo: Shutterstock The Fête de la nature was created in France in 2007 at the initiative … Read more
Can’t stand seeing a dandelion in your yard? Too bad, because this wild plant, unjustly unloved, is nevertheless of precious use. So read this handy article carefully before you take it off. What is dandelion? What are these funny little yellow plants that grow freely on our lawn? Dandelions, of course. Also known as scientific … Read more