What about painting your roof white? This practice, known as “cool roofing”, is becoming more and more common and has many advantages: cooling the home, a long roof life… And of course significant energy savings. Painting the roof of a building white to reduce heat. That said, it seems child’s play. But have to think … Read more
Can we still indulge in our passion if it is no longer really in line with our values? Sebastian Vettel, four-time Formula 1 world champion, has long wondered. And if the German pilot ends his brilliant career today, it is partly for ecological reasons. “Certainly when I see the world changing and seeing the future … Read more
Do you want to increase the yield of your tomatoes? To stimulate the growth of your fruit, there is nothing better than natural fertilizers. Here is a selection of the 4 best homemade substrates. nettle manure Did you know that nettle manure really works wonders in the garden? It is a natural and formidable insecticide … Read more
“Usable”. A word that has been placed at the center of the debate in light of the pandemic: what is useful, what is not? A question that fascinates Victor Branquart, founder and editor-in-chief of the biennial review Usable, which emphasizes everyday things “current and concrete, meeting essential needs”. Each publication will focus on a specific … Read more
The Spanish Ministry of Equality has just launched a campaign to fight the dictates imposed on women. The message ? “Come to the beach as you are”. An initiative around the positive movement of the body twisting its neck at the famous command of the summer body. Feed solely on seeds and fruits while torturing … Read more
The city of Berlin began turning off the lighting of several monuments and historic buildings from Wednesday to Thursday in order to participate in national efforts to save energy in the face of the risk of a shortage. Photo: Shutterstock Eventually, some 200 emblematic buildings, including the Victory Column, Charlottenburg Palace and the town hall … Read more
After two years of pandemic, the mental health of 15-24 year olds has deteriorated particularly. According to a survey, 62% of 18-24 year olds have had suicidal thoughts since September 2021. Effects particularly related to loneliness. But there are solutions to get out of this mess. “The main topics discussed during the calls are mental … Read more
Demolish to rebuild almost identically… This is the absurd project that takes shape in Malakoff, at the gates of the Paris ring road. Since 1974, the INSEE building, a giant of glass and concrete, has stood on the outskirts of the capital. In a few months, the demolition work will start with the dismantling of … Read more
A child who is only allowed at school 4 hours a week or is referred to an unsuitable class, does that seem unthinkable to you? Yet this is the reality many families of children with disabilities are preparing for as the 2022 school year begins. An untenable reality at a time of repeated government speeches … Read more
The expedition to the beach is quite an organisation. Before you go out, you have to start preparing the backpack, the picnic, collecting the children’s toys, your crossword puzzles, inflating the buoy… Do you think you are finally ready? missed! One box is still missing: sunscreen. Because contrary to what we imagine, you don’t have … Read more