Plan to recycle unused medicines could save 鈧�1.5billion a year France's Health Minister is proposing to put products back on the market
Price rise for gas boilers on way in France Tax rate change is expected to cost affected households an average of 鈧�250
Deals available on new electric cars as France鈥檚 state bonus set to end Thousands of euros of discounts are available for many popular 100% electric models
news Will French aid to buy a zero emission car drop in 2025? French financial aid to buy new electric vehicles set to fall according to a leading auto magazine
Protest in France over detention of American-Canadian environmental activist Paul Watson Japan has requested his expedition over a number of incidents
Our interview with the creator of France's summer stargazing extravaganza Popular scientist and environmental lobbyist Hubert Reeves was a key public face of ecology in France. We spoke exclusively to him on a wide range of subjects, from astrophysics to airports, in 2018
Millions more homes in France to face 鈥榩ay to throw extra鈥� bin fees Penalties are planned for more households whose bin is collected more than a set number of times per year
Eco-friendly shower wins French invention medal People can enjoy hot showers with minimal environmental impact, using only a few litres of water compared to hundreds from a bath or traditional shower
What changes for the environment in France in 2024? New household waste rules included as France continues to try and go green
Eco-activists damage French golf course to be used for Olympics The green was dug up and graffiti left saying: 鈥榯hey are building golf courses, we want forests鈥�
French man cycles length of France to promote eco-farming He completed 1,400km over 13 days, stopping in remote villages to spread awareness
France Crit鈥橝ir zones: biker anger and where do rules limit drivers? A mass demonstration by motorcyclists is being organised in Rouen on Saturday after exemptions for them to the low-emission area there ended
Summer rain has not helped France鈥檚 low groundwater levels - minister More than 30 departments are also on crisis alert for drought
France will soon begin paying part of people鈥檚 clothing repair bills It is part of a drive to cut waste, reduce CO2 emissions and help climate change
Why are bees dying in winter? French beekeeper survey may help We look at how beekeepers are joining forces to save colonies and why the bee is an important symbol in France
Surgical masks still effective after 10 washes, French study finds A recent peer-reviewed study finds that surgical facemasks still offer more protection against the spread of Covid than fabric reusable ones, even after being washed several times
French court orders government to honour its climate promises The court condemned the state for failing to meet its pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and gave it until December next year to rectify the situation
France ordered to take extra measures against Brittany green algae Campaigners welcomed the court ruling but await further actions from authorities and say not enough has been done to tackle the issue so far
'I am an ecologist and believe in the power of nuclear' Climate expert Jean-Marc Jancovici explains why he thinks France should keep nuclear power at the top of its energy agenda
Major supermarkets in France to stop giving paper receipts at till Syst猫me U and Carrefour hypermarkets will offer receipts on demand or by email
Use of pesticides has 鈥榚xploded鈥� in France in past decade A new, but controversial, study reported a 25% rise - although detractors claim the study left out a year's data
Eco protest at Tropicalia greenhouse site in north France The controversial Tropicalia site is set to be 鈥榯he world鈥檚 biggest greenhouse鈥� and attract 500,000 visitors per year, but eco campaigners are not happy
鈥楥almer, safer, greener鈥�: Paris to cut parking spaces by 50% 70,000 parking spaces will be removed, with a new website inviting Parisians to suggest what should replace the spaces
France to tax polluting vehicles that weigh over 1,800 kg The tax will apply to vehicles such as SUVs, but will not apply to electric or hybrid models
Bordeaux: Mayor cancels Christmas trees in city The ecologically-minded mayor will not decorate Bordeaux with 鈥渄ead trees鈥� this festive season, he has said, claiming they go against his 鈥渃oncept of re-vegetation鈥� for the city.
Heatwaves 'will radically change the landscape of France鈥� 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.
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鈥檛 make it safer, says Connexion columnist.
France bans outdoor terrace heaters for ecological reasons France is to ban outdoor heaters in public spaces and caf茅 and restaurant terraces, as the ecology minister calls them an 鈥渆cological aberration鈥�.
RE-OPENS TODAY: Explore the gardens of Les Jardins Secrets From tumbleweed farm to Jardin Remarquable 鈥� Connexion marvels at the extraordinary Jardins Secrets.
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 ros茅 from the Loire.
New mayor plans to make Bordeaux car-free The new mayor of Bordeaux (Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine), Pierre Hurmic, is moving 鈥渢owards a ban鈥� on cars in the city, he has said.
French President drops climate idea to lower motorway speed French President Emmanuel Macron has said that he will consider nearly all of the proposals put forward by the citizens鈥� Climate Convention, except three - including a reduction to the motorway speed limit.
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.
French climate change convention to vote this weekend A 鈥淐limate Change Convention鈥� of 150 randomly-selected members of the public in France is to vote on proposals to combat climate change this weekend - including on the issues of housing, transport, and work.
Plastic-eating enzyme 鈥榬evolutionises recycling鈥� A French company whose plastic-eating enzyme technology could revolutionise recycling is due to have a plant up and running by next year.
France invests 鈧�20m in a post-Covid bike revolution A 鈧�20 million plan has been launched to encourage people to get on their bikes as a safer way to travel post-confinement.
Farmers can spray pesticides within 5m of rural homes Nature and ecology groups supported by about 100 mayors have lost an urgent legal challenge to laws allowing farmers to spray weedkiller and pesticides close to homes in the French countryside.
French eco groups warn against mask sea pollution Non-biodegradable surgical masks and latex gloves used in the fight against Covid-19 are already polluting the Mediterranean coast in France, with the problem only just beginning, anti-pollution groups have warned.
Nice 鈥榮mall鈥� extension has 5m litre fuel storage Green groups have lodged legal protests against plans for a 鈥渟mall building extension鈥� at Nice Airport, saying it really means an extra terminal, a five million-litre kerosene store and a large car park.
Green is buzzword for France鈥檚 local elections Green issues have taken centre stage in this month鈥檚 local elections in France 鈥� including for the mayor of Paris.
Green news in France: March 2020 A monthly update on environmental events and occurrences in France: opposition to luxury club, ex- ecology minister rues time in power, Coming together for biodiversity and Cotton bud maker鈥檚 paper success
French national parks may start charging entry fees Visitors to national parks in France may soon need to pay to enter, some specialists have said, in a 鈥渃ompletely taboo鈥� suggestion prompted by what some see as a lack of funding.
France restricts Mont-Blanc access to protect mountain President Emmanuel Macron is to announce measures today to restrict access to Mont-Blanc, to guard against unscrupulous summit attempts, and to protect the biodiversity of the mountain.
France launches environment score system for clothes Clothes sold in France may now display a 鈥渟core鈥� from A to E that shows how environmentally friendly the garment is, in a new system launched by the government.
British couple鈥檚 sustainable success with permaculture The Connexion meets a hands-on couple in Brittany who have achieved permaculture success and improved biodiversity
Green news in France: January 2020 A monthly update on environmental events and occurrences in France: fund for pesticide-exposed workers, acid river spill, Europacity, co-prop coop and a solar car plant.....
Lorries confirm more fuel tax blockades across France Road transport workers and lorry drivers are planning 15 blockades across France this weekend in protest at the government鈥檚 plans to change fuel taxation laws in 2020.
Help save French forests In Corr猫ze, an association called Fa卯te et Racines ( tinyurl.com/vvdlno7 ) is trying to crowd-fund a project to save some hectares of local forest from what it calls 鈥� coupes razes 鈥�, where parcels of land are sold to companies who remove established woodland.
Working with nature A sea-change in our attitude towards our natural world needs to take place if our planet is to be saved.
鈥楩lying taxi鈥� test in Paris stopped by river police The first 鈥渇lying taxis鈥� have been tested on the River Seine in Paris this week - but not before being interrupted on their first day by the river police.
European MPs call for more night trains from France Night trains across Europe, including to and from France, could become more common after an open letter from French and German MPs called for more services to reduce reliance on aeroplanes.
Site helps drivers in France to swap car for eco model Drivers in France are being encouraged to exchange their cars for a more eco-friendly vehicle - and save money in the process - with a new website set up by the government to help calculate the costs.
More expenses scandal allegations hit French minister French former minister, Fran莽ois de Rugy, who stood down from his post this week after alleged inappropriate use of public funds, is now further accused of using a State driver for private trips.
Plastic waste on way back to France Tonnes of plastic waste are being sent back to France after Malaysia, the world鈥檚 biggest importer, closed its doors.
Tax cuts and green pledges for government鈥檚 Act 2 Tax cuts for 12 million families, pension reform and urgent action on the environment were among key promises by the prime minister as he launched the second half of the Macron presidency.
Paris to build eco 鈥榰rban forest鈥� in four key areas A new 鈥渦rban forest鈥� is to be built in Paris, across 鈥渇our symbolic locations鈥� of the city, mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced.
Tallest ever 鈥榚co鈥� wooden building opens in France The tallest apartment building ever to be made almost entirely of wood in France has opened in Strasbourg, aiming to show the eco-friendliness of the construction method.
Green news in France - April 2019 An update on environmental events and occurrences in France: flora under threat, supermarket advertising leaflets and action on agriculture
An optimistic look at future of France鈥檚 wildlife Its unique location means France has the greatest variety of plant and animal life in Europe, noted biologist and film maker St茅phane Durand explains to Jane Hanks
Green news in France - March 2019 An update on environmental events and occurrences in France: eco-responsible eateries, pesticide warning and waste dumping.....
Gazelle going where no car-maker has gone before A French start-up has a fresh idea 鈥� to design a lightweight and thus fuel-efficient car which can easily be converted into an electric version and then to sell complete factories to make the cars to countries with no motor factories.
Stand up for historic forests or face wasteland Forestry workers have taken to the streets to raise awareness of the 鈥渄angerous industrialisation鈥� of woodland.
Restaurants 鈥榤ust offer doggy bags鈥� Restaurants, caf茅s and bistros across France will be obliged to supply diners with 鈥渄oggy-bags鈥� if requested from July 2021, under a new law to reduce food waste.
Anger at fuel prices: why the rise? Around 280,000 people, the self-named gilets jaunes (yellow vests), took to the roads across France on November 17 to protest at fuel price rises, although it widened into a general protest at taxes.
Diesels face stricter CT tests in pollution crackdown Owners of diesel vehicles face stiffer new contr么le technique tests from January 1... the second major change to the French MOT in eight months and aimed at ridding streets of vehicles putting out black smoke.
Fuel militants have to change their ways A death and multiple severe injuries were the horrific consequences of illegal road blockades by French car owners protesting at rising fuel prices.
鈥業n the end, the power of love is all鈥� As one of France鈥檚 most admired environmentalists, Pierre Rabhi advocates a simplified existence in order to live a sustainable, happy life. Jane Hanks falls under the sage鈥檚 spell in an exclusive interview
Starsky and Hutch on French eco-mission A retired British fireman is cycling around France with his dog, telling school pupils about how everyday awareness can help save the environment.
Rowing coach鈥檚 electric boat cleans water as it moves Seen nipping up and down the River Sa么ne in Lyon, the Neptun茅o electric catamaran owes its origins to a long-standing problem... but can prevent others for the future.
Cut French energy bills or face penalty on house sale Ministers are looking at copying the anti-pollution bonus-malus system for buying cars and re-targeting it at house-owners to encourage them to improve home insulation and energy efficiency.
Meet French ecologist Yann Arthus-Bertrand The time for talking about saving the planet needs to be replaced by action 鈥� and we are all responsible, ecologist and aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand tells Jane Hanks
Halogen bulbs no longer sold in France from September Halogen light bulbs will no longer be allowed to be sold in France from September 1 this year, under new EU regulation.
Moth beaten In response to 鈥榁T鈥檚 question on pyrale de buis , there is a misconception that the treatments available commercially are chemical-based.
