French ski resort in the Pyrenees announces end of skiing due to lack of snow Authorities are instead planning a ‘four season model’ – but some locals are not happy
Brittany village to destroy coastal homes due to climate change risk ‘The sea is stronger than we are, we cannot fight it any more’ the local authority says
Farming couple must move, first people displaced in Normandy by climate change The couple are the first in the region to be forcibly displaced by encroaching sea levels
news Drought, floods: French communes find insurance contracts cancelled Climate change claims are rising, but local authorities say that without insurance, ‘society is undermined’
Switzerland to change border with France due to melting glaciers It comes after the glaciers were found to have lost 4% volume in 2023
Floods, fires, and drought: ‘Shock’ France climate change report The report warns that coastal cities could disappear and major cities could be uninhabitable in summer
‘Climate change should interest more people than it does’ France’s go-to expert on global warming and bestselling author, Jean-Marc Jancovici, talks to us about the future of our planet
Second-home owners in France could soon face insurance surcharge Government report recommends creating a prevention fund with insurance sector at risk of collapse over natural disaster payouts
Hot weather to continue in France as more temperature records broken Sunny skies and no rain is predicted for the days ahead
Trees in France bloom like in spring as weather disrupts nature cycles Ecosystems, already fragile from previous temperature anomalies, are not following seasonal patterns, impacting their survival
35.9C: hottest ever October in France, now a drop before rise again Rainfall now brings a reprieve in many areas but it is not expected to last
Why peanuts and pistachios are the future of French farming Farmers must grow completely different crops adapted to extreme weather, says scientist
Winemakers face new problems each year due to climate change in France Vigneron Jonathan Hesford explains the unprecedented impact of extreme weather on his work in the vineyard
Southern France on heatwave alert after temperature records broken Wednesday could see the mercury hit 40C in Provence, Corsica and Occitanie
French TV changes weather forecast to include climate change context The new segment comes as part of France Télévisions’ efforts to raise awareness of climate change
Recycling, repairs, receipts: Environmental changes in France in 2023 We look at Europe’s first waste water recycling system in Sables-d’Olonne, the growing list of items you can get money to repair and more
Shrink-swell heat damage probably a factor in fatal building collapse Investigations are under way into incidents that caused a death in Lille; meanwhile homeowners are still waiting to claim on insurance after heatwaves last year
How will weather be in my French town in 2050? New tool helps find out The Météo France platform aims to help country adapt to climate change, warning of natural, health and agricultural risks in all areas
French journalists pledge more responsible reporting on climate issues More than 1,000 journalists and media organisations, including The Connexion, have signed a charter which aims to encourage rigorous reporting on the climate emergency
MAP: See where France’s 148 main airports are France has around one airport for every 400,000 people, but they are not all used for commercial flights.
Climate change: ‘We need greener fuels, not jet bans, in France’ France has dozens of small airports which rely on private business flights or accommodate emergency services
Marmots at risk from rising temperatures in France Researchers have noticed a fall in reproduction among marmots – also known as groundhogs – in the Pyrenees
French PM urges big business to return purchasing power to the public Élisabeth Borne said that ‘everyone should be responsible’ and that she ‘would be paying attention to what large companies do’ with massive profits
Stop lit-up advert screens and private jets, urge French campaigners A new decree states that advertising screens must be turned off between the hours of 01:00 and 06:00 but environmental organisations say this is not enough
Global warming: popular Pyrenees mountain glacier disappears entirely A French glacier expert has warned that all of the mountain ranges’ glaciers will be gone by 2050
Heatwave: Record temperatures expected in France tomorrow The current hot weather is forecast to peak tomorrow (Monday, July 18), with the southwest and western side of the country set to be most affected
French TV predicted hot weather for 2050…but we’re almost there now A forecaster has said it is ‘frightening’ that the 2050 predictions made eight years ago are coming true now, almost three decades earlier – as the mercury tips 40C
Ukraine, energy, pensions: Key points of Macron’s July 14 interview The French president discussed the issues which will play an important role in his second term in office
France’s official average temperature rises by 0.4C after review The new figure from Météo France come as storms are set to hit south-east France, following a week of hailstone damage across the country
France must act or drought will hurt power stations, crops and tourism Former UN climate official adds France has plenty of space to build wind and solar power plants but must do it now
Drought alerts now expected for almost all departments in France While climate experts say it is not too late to act for the future and are encouraged by first meetings with new Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne
Water recycling plant in west France first of its kind in Europe The new plant is set to be trialled for a year, and if successful will eventually recycle eight million cubic metres of water, supplying a much-needed extra source in an area at risk of drought
Climate: France hits ‘Overshoot Day’ on natural resources use today The metric shows when France exceeds naturally renewable resources. If the whole world used resources in the same way, we would need 2.9 Earths
Extinction Rebellion mount ‘civil disobedience’ protests in Paris The eco movement occupied several major boulevards in the capital in a bid to call on the forthcoming new government to take stronger action against climate change
French lottery winner uses €200m fortune to fight climate change The man, identified only as ‘Guy,’ has set up a foundation to help fight global warming and also to support exhausted hospital carers
Climate change in France: People ‘do not understand what’s coming’ A leading scientist warns that the country is at high risk of drought and lacks ‘food resilience’, and calls for greater action from the presidential election candidates
Around 150 ‘look up’ climate rallies to take place in France today The demonstration name is a reference to last year’s US climate disaster denial film, Don’t Look Up
Greenpeace France: Tackling climate change is our priority ‘France is one of the very rare countries with a long coastline which does not yet have even one offshore wind turbine,’ the head of the association in France tells The Connexion
Floods, heatwaves: New report predicts global warming effect on France 'The extent and magnitude of climate change impacts are greater than estimated in previous reports'
French beekeepers experiment with indoor hives in bid to save bees Bee colonies are heavily impacted by parasites and are struggling to survive warmer winters. A retired scientist and former professional beekeeper is trying keeping them inside
1,400 experts say French presidential candidates must address climate A new open letter calls on them to stop the “discourse of inactionâ€, stating that voters have the right to know what measures they will take to tackle the crisis
France’s Citizens’ climate body explained The Convention Citoyenne pour le Climat is made up of 150 volunteers randomly selected from the public to brainstorm ideas to tackle climate change
More than 200,000 trees being planted for future forest outside Paris New woodland, which will eventually contain one million trees, is being created to help fight against atmospheric pollution and climate change
Why are death rates rising among hedgehogs in France? A variety of strange symptoms have been reported in the small mammals including respiratory problems, genetic defects and weakened immune systems
COP26: What has France agreed at the climate summit? As the global climate change event wraps up in Glasgow after two weeks, we look at the pledges made by France, including an end to financing foreign fossil fuel production by the end of 2022
COP26: New map shows 20% of French coast at risk from erosion Regions with sandy coasts are most at risk, data shows, with estimates suggesting that by 2100, as many as 47,000 homes could be affected
Online map shows which French cities may be submerged by sea in future The tool calculates the effects of climate change on the environment and shows areas of cities such as Calais, Dunkirk, Bordeaux and Nice under water
Are extreme weather alerts becoming more common in France? Climate change is said to be creating the ideal conditions for sudden episodes of heavy rainfall, as have hit southern regions recently - but new categories of alerts have also been added
Paris facing extreme floods and longer heatwaves, says mairie study The report forecasts serious risks to health and infrastructure as climate challenges increase
Octopus invasion threatens lobster and livelihoods in Brittany The rising numbers are due to climate change, conservationists have said, with some fishmongers now aiming to boost octopus demand in France
Rare wild tortoises treated for burns in wake of south of France fire A local rescue centre estimates that 60% of the tortoises found so far had survived the flames, although the death toll may rise as the rescue operation continues
New wildfires hit south of France, one death reported in Var blaze Strong winds are making it difficult to quell two fires in Aude, while in Vaucluse 130 people have been evacuated and firefighting is affecting the drinking water supply; a death and a missing person are reported in the Var
How climate change will affect major cities in France by 2050 Experts have projected the areas that will experience more extreme heat, drought, rain and wildfires with Grenoble, Marseille, Bordeaux and Avignon among those most affected
Hotter, drier summers ‘will be the new normal in France’ Climate report says ‘soil drought’ will become a regular concern in the decades to come
Mini-tornado rips off roof as more extreme weather hits France A 17-year-old is still missing after falling in a river in Oise, declarations of an official ‘catastrophe naturelle’ imminent - and more storms forecast across the centre-east
French senators suggest environmental charge for home parcel delivery Senators are worried about the environmental impact as home deliveries have boomed during the health crisis
Shopping, driving, home: What France’s new climate law would change The law has been voted through by MPs and will be examined by the Senate next month. We explain how - if passed - it will affect many areas of everyday life in France
France ordered to pay €1 compensation for ‘climate inaction’ The case has been hailed as ‘historic’ by climate change campaigners, after the court ordered the state to pay symbolic damages to four NGOs
Below usual cold spell expected to return this weekend Last weekend, -26.2C was recorded overnight in the Jura. Next few days will be warmer but temperatures predicted to fall again soon
French study finds 5G increases risk to climate Deployment of the new mobile internet technology is likely to cause a 'significant increase' in greenhouse gas emissions, an independent climate council has found
Macron: France proposes referendum on climate change laws The President made the announcement before members of the Citizens' Convention on climate, but his words have been met with criticism by Greenpeace and WWF
France to plant 50 million trees to fight global warming Almost €200million will be spent on the project to repopulate the nation's forests
60% of people in France are now at risk of climate disaster The recent fatal floods in Alpes-Maritimes are a harsh example of how climate disaster is touching more and more of the French population
Protestors deflate tyres of 220 SUVs in Bordeaux The vehicles were targeted as part of a protest against greenhouse gas pollution
Floating wind farm coming to French seas in 2022 A new floating wind farm in the French Mediterranean is one of many planned in French seas by 2030. Experts say the technology has “infinite potentialâ€.
SUVs have ‘crushing’ impact on French climate goals says NGO WWF France today (October 6) denounced the use of SUVs for their “crushing†impact on the environment, and suggested ways to reduce the damage.
Flying taxis to be tested in Paris in 2021 Plans are underway to unveil a flying taxi at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, and RATP aims to sell tickets for public flights by 2030.
France opens first 'carpool' lane near Grenoble The French city of Grenoble is to introduce a carpool lane on one of its main roads, which will be open to taxis, low emission cars and vehicles carrying more than one passenger from today (September 30).
Airbus unveils plans for zero-emission air travel by 2035 The French aircraft manufacturer is aiming to be the first company in the world to launch eco-friendly, hydrogen-fuelled aircraft.
Vehicle industry boss against ‘absurd’ French eco-tax An eco-friendly proposal that suggests taxing vehicles according to how much they weigh has been rubbished by the president of a French automobile association.
Heatwaves 'will radically change the landscape of France’ The first half of 2020 was the hottest in France since records began, with temperatures averaging 1.8C higher than usual levels. If temperatures continue to rise, by 2050 France could be a very different country.
‘Help us’ French publicity pilots ask President Macron Pilots who fly planes with advertising banners in France may see their profession banned under new climate regulations. They are appealing to the French President for help.
French vines ready early amid Covid and climate challenges Vines in France are ready a month earlier than normal, with the harvesting date breaking the 2003 record for the year, due to a particularly warm spring - but climate change and Covid are still presenting some issues.
Heatwaves in France more frequent due to climate change As France swelters in temperatures of 35-40°C and a red heatwave warning continues for 15 departments, weather experts have confirmed that heatwaves are becoming more frequent due to global warming.
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