Alert launched in France over ticks - where are they commonly found? Ticks can become active from early spring, researchers say, but not all areas are equally affected
Exemption from fees to register electric car to end across most of France from May Applying for a carte grise will soon become more expensive
Boost for people doing home renovations in Dordogne The plan aims to connect citizens with local public renovation services to modernise old housing stock
magazine White storks make strong return in France via nest ‘platforms’ and clipped wings The Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux shares the conservation challenges in saving these birds from extinction
Why microphones are installed in hundreds of trees across France Researchers have set up devices in more than 100 forests across the country
Drivers in France: Look out for this new road sign The sign aims to encourage more environmentally-friendly driving and road usage practices
Tefal launches nationwide pan collection scheme in French supermarkets Shoppers can receive a discount voucher for recycling used cooking utensils - all brands accepted
French law offers long-term protection for garden wildlife Owners in France can call on the law for help to ‘rewild’ their land. Here is how
Rules change for dog walking in France from April Here is how to ensure you and your dog remain within the rules and avoid fines
Why meat is becoming less popular in France A new poll shows the alternative proteins people are choosing, and why
Spring sees return of Asian hornets in France: Action to take now The hornets are particularly damaging to bee populations
Chance to go owl-spotting in France this weekend The ‘Nuits de la chouette’ are intended to help people spot the birds of prey and learn more about them
Extra aid for people buying an electric car in France The aid applies to multiple vehicle manufacturers in France
French village implements temporary road closures to protect frogs The initiative aims to save up to 50 amphibians per night from being crushed
Row after people in France told to save energy by washing clothes less The advice to ‘wear the same T-shirt for four or five days’ did not wash well with everyone
Drought alerts raised in France: where is impacted? A lack of rainfall means some water tables are at low levels, see any restrictions in your area
Wolf presence confirmed in Normandy: What to do if you see one The confirmation comes after sheep attacks in Manche, Orne, Seine-Maritime, and Calvados
What is an eco-friendly way to get rid of old clothes in France? Some items in a good state can be sold on dedicated websites
PHOTOS: Migrating cranes fill skies in south-west France The majestic birds are already passing through the Dordogne on their way north
Plans for a new natural park in the south of France are taking shape If approved, the park will cover 1,728 km2 and include the largest mimosa forest in Europe
VIDEO: First otter for nearly a century captured on Normandy camera The sighting astounded researchers as ecological management encourages a resurgence of otter numbers in several French regions
Lyon building will be the first in France to achieve sustainable temperature control Innovative design promises optimal temperatures year-round without traditional heating or cooling systems
What’s new in France in 2025 for environment and ecology More wind farms, increased recycling options and eco-friendly heating grants are among major changes
Tanker overturns on rural Normandy road spilling thousands of litres of fuel Tests are being carried out into risk of pollution of local water supplies to homes
Controversial new French motorway: Decision delayed on work suspension The A69 between Toulouse and Castres has long been the subject of several court cases and protests
PHOTOS: The new French train that also runs on roads It will take at least three years before these trains are implemented
French town battles rat problem with the help of ferrets Neuilly-sur-Marne will be calling on the small weasels and dogs as an environmentally friendly means of avoiding using chemical products
Living off-grid in France: A couple’s 40-year plus success story How an interest in growing food organically evolved into a fully self-sufficient lifestyle
New bill aims to outlaw use of small water bottles in France Tens of millions of these little plastic bottles are sold in France every year
Controversial A69 motorway in doubt as court assesses environmental impact A new call for cancellation of the environmental approval could halt the project
Small increase in notaire fees for property buyers expected in France The fee is expected to generate revenue of €30 million a year to fight against coastal erosion
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
Environmentalists condemn Paris-Toulouse train route preparations Around 150 large trees were cut down as part of work on the highly controversial LGV service
Anger as another area of France decides to return to 90 km/h on many roads The measure is ‘anti-environmental’ and would worsen road safety, a campaign group says
My life on the road in France living in a self-built tiny house Geoffrey Celard, 30, explains why he prefers the simple life
When and why are French farmers threatening new national protests Not all unions are in agreement with proposed action
Earn money for cleaning up in south of France - and get paid in new local currency Monnaie Sauvage coins are made from recycled plastic and can be spent in businesses around Marseille
Bordeaux-Toulouse rail project: Prefecture bans weekend protests Environmental protesters say the demonstrations against the high-speed train projects will still take place
Listen: Stag bellowing season underway in French forests Every year, nature-lovers gather to listen out for the sound and even compete to imitate it best
Make frequent fliers pay more not less, French association says Plane tickets should increase in price the more passengers travel, to shift the ‘climate penalty’ to those who ‘can afford it’, a new report states
Overdraft fees, pay, ecology: three French banks criticised in new report Three major banks scored poorly on social and environmental factors including investing in tax havens and deforestation projects, and large staff pay gaps
Chemical anomalies found in French tap water in study 43% of samples in the study were found to contain PFAS ‘forever chemicals’
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
Letters: Don’t forget that climate change hits French farmers too Connexion reader highlights the uphill struggle against drought, flooding and varying temperatures
Nantes wins award for its work on biodiversity in city The city was recognised in its category for initiatives including the ‘greening’ of tarmacked areas and environmental education in schools
Letters: We too have seen a huge drop in biodiversity in French countryside Connexion reader says that the number of animals visiting her home has plummeted in recent years
Protest in France over detention of American-Canadian environmental activist Paul Watson Japan has requested his expedition over a number of incidents
France boosts electric boat conversion budget River authority doubles funding to electrify tourist boats, aiming for a greener future in the industry
Workers find 650 protected species bats in Dordogne church The dark church eaves have become a nursery for the rare species
Dogs banned from French city water spaces after pet dies The municipality of Lille issued the order after a dog was found to have died from blue-green algae poisoning
Bordeaux, Marseille, Nice, Brittany; Calls for ban on cruise ships grow in France Ecologists say the massive ships are an ‘absurdity’ and argue their economic windfalls are overstated
Hundreds of eels wash up on Brittany beach: area closed off Around 200 have been estimated to have washed up in the past two days alone
Endurance swimmer forced to end Mediterranean record attempt after 100km He spent two days and two nights in the water without stopping
French national park hails success of introducing visitor quotas One area restricted to a daily limit of just 400 people has seen particular success when it comes to flora and fauna recovery
1.5cm hole in leg: Teenager bitten by ‘violin’ spider in south of France The spiders are not thought to be aggressive. We look at where they are in France and the possible complications of a bite
Comment: Recycling cannot solve plastic pollution problem alone How one organisation is calling for less waste in a bid to fight pollution
Green power line attracts protests from French environmentalists Row over high-voltage electricity line set to link green projects in Fos-sur-Mer
France way behind on reaching recycling targets, report shows A 2012 target to recycle 75% of household packaging has still not been met
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
Which are the most dangerous animals in France and where are they? Hornets, ticks, snakes, fish…and sharks? Move over Australia, France has danger too…
Comment: The Paris Olympics are bad for planet and we must scale down Columnist Nick Inman says that the event 100 years ago was more in tune with modern environmental concerns
French inventors convert food waste into biodegradable plastic Former university friends develop a sustainable alternative packaging and secure millions to help their firm grow
‘We will continue’: Up to 10,000 at mega-reservoir protest in France Some clashes broke out but activists are hailing the movement a ‘success’. It comes as emerging science states that the reservoirs are a ‘maladaptive’ solution to climate change
French watchdog publishes map of beaches where swimmers risk illness Find your nearest beach: the interactive map lets you search and zoom in, and shows a colour-coded legend of whether to avoid a beach or not
What to expect from this weekend’s ‘mega-reservoir’ protests in France See what protests are planned and where, and why authorities are on such high alert
French eco-firm has chance to win €50 million prize from Elon Musk NetZero is one of 20 global firms competing for a major environmental award for transforming agricultural waste into biochar
France wrestles with its fly-tipping, littering and plastics problem 'Businesses like to blame individuals, while individuals refuse to make the effort if businesses are polluting on such a large scale', says association
Protesters stop cruise ship from accessing Brittany port of Finistère ‘We think cruise ships are an ecological absurdity and a symbol of social inequality’, said protesters
French Mediterranean water is cleaner than it has been for 40 years Better wastewater treatment and stricter laws have improved biodiversity, study says
VIDEO: Curious Dordogne river well back after rainiest May since 1981 The mesmerising ‘well’ is still somewhat of a mystery
Why household water bills are set to soar in France Costs could rise by as much as 50% over the next five to 10 years, say water firms. There could also be a crackdown on people with wells and boreholes
Hunters threaten ‘to strike’ and stop boar hunts in south-west France They claim a reinstated ban on the use of nets and cages to catch birds is an attack on rural traditions
May 2024 MAP: Where are water restrictions in place in France? One department is on crisis level and three others have areas on high alert
Take part in France's garden bird-counting weekend Home owners are being urged to count and identify birds in their garden for an hour at the end of May to help protect avian wildlife in France
