The 2030 French Biodiversity Strategy, presented at the end of November, sets out four key pillars, 40 measures and over 200 actions. It focuses on combatting the five pressures faced by biodiversity: the destruction and artificialisation of natural environments, over-exploitation of resources, climate change, pollution...
Read articleGlobal warming, pollution of waters by micropollutants, health problems linked to the bioaccumulation of toxic chemical substances, or the upsetting of hormonal function by endocrine disruptors are all essentially consequences of human activities. And they are not the only ones. The eutrophication of aquatic environments is another topic of major concern, as much for human […]
Read articleThese days it’s no longer unusual to hear talk of greening cities, eco-design, green industry and agriculture, waste recovery or the biological treatment of waste waters. Faced with the ecological emergency, we are, and indeed must, re-invent how we live, act, build, produce and consume… Sustainable development is finding its real meaning in bringing together […]
Read articleBetter air, water and soil and soil quality;, improved agricultural and industrial yields , without harming the environment; optimised management of wastes and water, and energy based on demand: Big Data offers limitless potential. Every activity generates vast amounts of data. This data – whose importance was once overlooked – is now seen as crucial. […]
Read article“Experts estimate that climate change could lead to a 10-40% drop in river flows and groundwater levels by the end of the century, as well as an increase in drought episodes”, states the information website vie-publique.fr. The findings are clear-cut, and have led to strict regulations on water management in France. Long considered abundant, water […]
Read articlePreserving biodiversity, meeting agricultural, industrial and human needs, as well as mitigating risks of flooding, drought and water pollution. Today more than ever, water is a major economic, environmental and social issue. To ensure effective and sustainable management of this resource, which is as precious to mankind as it is to the environment, a […]
Read articleIt’s a constant feature of the news from around the world: natural disasters linked to climate change are escalating and occurring more frequently. According to France Assureurs, claims due to natural disasters in France are set to almost double by 2050...
Read articleDemand for critical raw materials (base metals, materials and rare-earth elements) is set to increase considerably over the coming years due to the ecological, energy and digital transitions , as well as increased use in other industries and key sectors such as space, defence and even data transmission and storage. Mid-November..
Read articleThe need for better management of water resources is now clear to everyone, meaning we need to consume less and consume better. With this in mind, digital technologies and artificial intelligence are playing an increasingly important role at all stages of the water value chain.
Read articleWith our ports already making good progress with ecological transition (reducing GHGs, regional industrial ecology, organising industrial and logistical activities, collecting, sorting and recycling waste, producing and using renewable energies and hydrogen, etc.) and with digital transition...
Read articleDecarbonising industry isn’t just for the industry leaders: are also involved. But not everyone has yet fully engaged. What are the main barriers to decarbonisation among MSMEs? And how can they be overcome?
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