Travel has been a positive force in many parts of the world, a source of inspiration and open-mindedness, so it’s not a question of giving it up, but of being more discerning and responsible when planning it.

While masks help protect us from Covid-19, they are also a threat to creatures living in streams, rivers and oceans. Their fibers break down into uncollectible microplastics, even faster than plastic bags.

Good news! From filters and balls for washing machines to fabrics made from kelp or orange peel, companies are innovating to offer products designed to stop the torrent of microplastic fibers discharged by washing machines into rivers and oceans.

The European Commission’s decision to classify gas and nuclear power as “transition energies” in its green taxonomy is open to consultation until January 12. Nothing is decided yet, as the debate is raging among member countries. Neil Makaroff of the Climate Action Network is firmly opposed to this, denouncing the primacy of political interests over scientific and objective criteria.

The development of motorized mobility over the course of the 20th century has led to a great deal of progress, but the omnipresence of the car also comes at a considerable cost, not only in terms of infrastructure costs, but also in terms of managing the externalities associated with pollution, CO2 emissions, noise and road accidents.

The satirical film triumphs on the Netflix platform this holiday season. Is it justified? It may not be a masterpiece, but it does have the merit of offering a critique of capitalism, a model that is incompatible with a sustainable planet and society.

The Olympic Winter Games kick off on February 4 in Beijing. China, the world’s biggest polluter, wants to use this high-profile event to showcase its ecological and sustainable development expertise to the world.

Straw is increasingly used in home construction. In fact, it offers a number of advantages: when inserted in walls, it retains heat, acting as an insulator and saving energy. France is world champion in this type of construction.

Better understanding people’s behavior and identifying potential mismatches between supply and demand on the one hand, and finding ways to guarantee sufficient power supply at peak times on the other, are the two factors in the equation, according to Lucerne University of Applied Sciences expert Ben Bowler.

Thanks to the combined attention of COP27 in Egypt and the IPCC, which will publish two reports describing the worsening effects of climate change, the adaptations the world needs to make and our vulnerabilities, Africa’s climate story will finally be in the global media spotlight.