greenhouse gas emissions articles Tag

What is the cost of climate inaction?

s the COP 28 is concluding today in Dubai, it is worth reminding that it is urgent to act to limit the global warming of our planet. The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is not a theoretical goal, disconnected from the daily lives of citizens. It is a necessity to protect human lives and the li ...

12
Dec
2023

The European Sustainable Development Week: actions throughout France.

ainable development to the general public • Encourage the general public to adopt daily behaviors that are favorable to sustainable development (reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity, and promote energy savings) • Provide concrete solutions • Highlight the measures of the Grene ...

30
Mar
2009

Garden: 5 good reasons to stop mowing the lawn

een 30 minutes and 2 hours each week, depending on the size of your garden. So leaving the grass tall not only saves time, but also saves fuel and greenhouse gas emissions. For all of the above reasons, it's a good idea to keep at least one part of your garden that you never mow and let nature ...

15
June
2022

Advertising for fossil fuels is now prohibited

rom January 1, 2023, it will no longer be possible to use the mention carbon neutrality, unless the product or service concerned is accompanied by a 'greenhouse gas emissions balance [...] covering its entire life cycle'. A modest first step This policy of gradually banning advertising for fossi ...

05
Sep
2022

Earth Hour: one hour for the planet initiated by WWF.

ally, this mobilization consisted of "turning off lights and unplugging non-essential electrical devices for one hour" to save electricity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Today, many famous monuments such as the pyramids of Egypt or the Eiffel Tower continue to turn off their lights, but actio ...

24
Mar
2023

Thomas Pesquet: Objective France, a fascinating documentary on France 2.

ms, from tropical forests to temperate forests, coral reefs, mountains, and plains, offer a good overview of the changes at work on our planet due to greenhouse gas emissions and human activities in general. 3- The astronaut surrounded himself with experts. Even though the astronaut serves as the ma ...

24
Apr
2023

Cheaper holidays: what if you tried green tourism?

footprint of a train journey is unbeatable. For a Paris - Barcelona trip, for example, the plane generates 120 kg more CO2 than the train! By plane, greenhouse gas emissions are 10 times higher. Of course, the train is slower, but it allows you to better appreciate the landscapes. When traveling b ...

12
June
2023

Regenerative tourism: tourism of the future?

tation and long-haul flights. While accommodations are becoming more environmentally friendly, transportation alone accounts for 77% of the sector's greenhouse gas emissions. In France, the tourism sector contributes 11% of the country's emissions. More than any other field, tourism illustrates th ...

08
Aug
2023

Dressing Challenge: Cristina Cordula in ethical mode on M6.

an only praise this more responsible concept, knowing that the textile industry is one of the most polluting on the planet and generates 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. To learn about second-hand shopping in thrift stores or flea markets with the valuable advice of Cristina Cordula, tune in ...

25
Sep
2023

Bio-based construction materials: what are the advantages?

most polluting and energy-intensive industries in France. It represents 43% of France's annual energy consumption and generates 23% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions. The second advantage of bio-based building materials is that they make this sector greener through their reduced ecological ...

03
Oct
2023

Environment: Understanding Nature Restoration in 5 Questions

What is nature restoration? The restoration of nature is a strategy that goes beyond just protecting existing ecosystems; it also aims to repair the damage that has already been inflicted on various natural habitats. According to European bodies, 80% of natural habitats in Europe are currently in ...

21
Nov
2023

Company: Understanding the CSRD Directive in 5 Questions

s part of the desired developments by the EU to meet the ambitions of the European Green Deal. The goal is to respect the Paris Agreement by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, in order to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Concretely, the CSRD aims to strengthen corporate action for ...

18
Dec
2023

The Green Key: A Label on the Rise

mitted daily to reducing the impact of their activity on the environment and biodiversity. The certified professionals work particularly to limit the greenhouse gas emissions of their establishment. The awarding of this eco-label is based on a hundred criteria divided around 7 themes: • the e ...

22
Jan
2024