Worries over fish and ecosystem as Mediterranean sea set to reach 30C Flora and fauna could be harmed long-term as heatwaves increase in frequency and intensity, even as temperatures drop across the country over the next few days
Shade and chic: France’s history of planting trees in a row French gardens are known for their quest for formal perfection and trees are no exception
Gardeners in France: why you shouldn't mow your lawn weekly Landscape gardener Eric Lenoir refuses to systematically mow lawns for clients, saying it is better to let the grass grow.
magazine French innovation: Plant pot system reduces water use by 70% A French company has developed a resource-friendly system for watering plants based on designs first used up to 4,000 years ago in China.
France boasts two new regional parks and new nature reserve New regional parks and a reserve as France takes up proposals from citizens’ taskforce.
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.
Village Jardin: the unique flower-filled French village Jane Hanks reports from a unique, flower-filled village where pedestrians rule and 1,000 rose plants adorn the streets.
The eco-friendly French family preparing to live 'off-grid' The coronavirus pandemic and confinement has made many people think about the way we live, such as this family who, as the 'world faces collapse', are preparing to live their lives off-grid.
Nabila Ramdani: Paris' cycle city plan 'dangerously chaotic' Turning Paris into a cycle city might make it cleaner but it won’t make it safer, says Connexion columnist.
Too much fruit and veg in your garden? You can sell it here Gardeners with surplus fruit and vegetables now have a handy way to make sure they do not go to waste.
French government increases help-to-buy car scheme Grants for drivers wanting to buy new cars to replace old ones have been increased by the government in an €8billion package to help the French car industry survive the effects of Covid-19.
Environmental news in France: July In this month's round up of the environmental news making headlines in France, we talk air quality, beekeeping, and the new must-buy eco-friendly rosé from the Loire.
Positive environmental news in France: June In this month's round up of the positive environmental news making headlines in France, we talk waste, pesticide use, and solar panels on a supermarket.
Plastic-eating enzyme ‘revolutionises recycling’ A French company whose plastic-eating enzyme technology could revolutionise recycling is due to have a plant up and running by next year.
Major plans for shifting sands At the surfer’s paradise of Lacanau (Gironde), experts predict that the coastline will retreat 65 metres by 2040 and 165 metres by 2100 due to erosion – and local authorities have identified two possible remedies to protect the town. Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed
