Installed in a former parking garage, the urban farm Champerché grows vegetables above ground

Installed in a former parking garage, the urban farm Champerché grows vegetables above ground

Teenagers play soccer under the sun amid HLM buildings in the Parisian suburbs. Under their feet, lettuce and herbs grow under ultraviolet light in an old disused parking lot. In Sartrouville (Yvelines), in the heart of the underprivileged neighborhood of Les Indes, the urban farm of Champerché has taken over this 1,300 square meters of … Read more

“Green” Occupations: Profiles Valued by Companies Restricted by Law

“Green” Occupations: Profiles Valued by Companies Restricted by Law

“Decarbonization manager”, “biodiversity project manager” or even “extra-financial reporting officer”: “green” professions are increasingly sought after and specialized, and often an integral part of company strategy – not just a business communication. Measuring and reducing the ecological footprint of their company: that is the role of the sustainable development departments, popular with the tightening of … Read more

This Lyon Ethnobotanist Collects Seeds to Prevent Possible Planetary Famine

This Lyon Ethnobotanist Collects Seeds to Prevent Possible Planetary Famine

The threats to our food heritage are an unrecognized aspect of biodiversity collapse. To preserve the incredible diversity of fruits, vegetables and grains, the Center for Applied Botanical Resources (CRBA) in Lyon conserves ancient varieties. explanation. Photo: Shutterstock Adapting our crops to climate change Reports from the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) tell us: … Read more