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Fast fashion's business model means firms 'cannot claim to operate sustainably', expert says

FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Sarah Kent, Chief Sustainability Correspondent at the Business of Fashion, about the bill being debated this week in the French Senate that seeks to regulate the influx of low-quality clothes into the country. She say

France's upper house debates fast-fashion bill

France's Senate on Monday debated a bill to regulate the influx of environmentally unfriendly, low-quality clothes into the country, many from China. The lower house of parliament adopted a version of the so-called "fast fashion" bill in March last year,

Lørdag 31. mai 2025

Flash floods in central Nigeria kill at least 150 people and injures dozens more

Intense flooding throughout central Nigeria has left at least 150 people dead and injured dozens more, with teams of rescuers still searching for missing residents caught in the torrential rains. Emergency services said that the death toll was still risi

Flash floods in central Nigeria kill at least 150 people

Intense flooding throughout central Nigeria has left at least 150 people dead and injured dozens more, with teams of rescuers still searching for missing residents caught in the torrential rains. Emergency services said that the death toll was still risi

Fredag 30. mai 2025

Swiss glacier collapse: 'You can't engineer yourself out of something of this magnitude'

A huge mass of rock and ice from a glacier thundered down a Swiss mountainside, sending plumes of dust skyward and burying nearly all of Blatten, an Alpine village that authorities had evacuated earlier this month as a precaution. The devastating landsli

Torsdag 29. mai 2025

Switzerland on ice jam alert after glacier collapse destroys village, leaves one missing

The collapse of a massive glacier in southern Switzerland has triggered the risk of flooding from an ice jam, which blocked the Lonza River, Swiss authorities said Thursday. The Birch Glacier collapse destroyed the hamlet of Blatten days after its evacua

Protecting Colombia's Rio Atrato: 'If the river does not function well, neither can life'

An environmentalist who's been fighting for the protection of Colombia's Atrato River has spoken to FRANCE 24 about why the waterway is vital for the environment and for the local Indigenous community. The Atrato was protected nearly 10 years ago after p

Onsdag 28. mai 2025

'No sign of respite' in global warming for coming years, UN says

There is a 70 percent chance that average global temperatures will by 2029 exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming benchmark, significantly intensifying heatwaves, extreme precipitation, droughts, and the melting of glaciers, according to a new report rel

German court sets precedent on climate change liability but rejects Peruvian farmer's claim

A German court on Monday rejected a Peruvian farmer's landmark climate case demanding German energy giant RWE pay to protect his hometown from increased flood risk caused by a melting glacier. Although the court ruled against the farmer, it set a new leg

Mandag 26. mai 2025

Chemical-free farming brings life back to rural France

Faced with widespread chemical pollution and a dramatic collapse in biodiversity, farmers and scientists in western France have been testing a revolutionary farming model for over 30 years. No pesticides, no synthetic fertilisers – just nature. And it wo

In Guadeloupe, local pesticide-free farming restores trust in food

Fed up with pesticide pollution and bland produce, Steve Salim is teaming up with farmers in the French overseas region of Guadeloupe to bring back healthy, local food. With clean, tested soil and old-school farming methods, they’ve set out to prove that

French farmers block highways around Paris to push for risky pesticide re-introduction

French farmers blocked highways around Paris on Monday in a bid to push the French parliament to adopt a bill that would loosen restrictions on pesticide and water use in farming. The country's main farming unions want to pressure MPs into re-authorising

Søndag 25. mai 2025

Deadly windstorms batter Pakistan after extreme heatwave

At least 14 people were killed and over 100 injured as violent windstorms tore through Pakistan after days of extreme heat, toppling trees, downing power lines and causing widespread damage, officials said Sunday.

Lørdag 24. mai 2025

UAE breaks May heat record with scorching 51.6C

The United Arab Emirates registered a sizzling 51.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday, breaking its May temperature record for the second day in a row. The desert nation lies in one of the world's hottest regions and is at risk of severe heat waves due to clim

Fredag 23. mai 2025

In Florida’s Everglades, severe drought impacts wildlife and tourism

In Florida's Everglades National Park, this year's unusually severe drought is threatening ecosystems and economic activity. For years, water flowed down from the mountains to sustain the largest wetland in the United States, but rivers have since been d

Farmers fear for crops as worst drought in decades hits northern Europe

Farmers in parts of northern Europe are worried for their crops amid the worst drought in decades. Unusually dry weather this spring has already delayed crops such as wheat and corn that would normally already have sprouted.

Torsdag 22. mai 2025

Bottled watergate: Why did French government cover for Perrier?

Is it something in the water? Why insist on bottled brands at every meal when in a country like France, it flows freely from the tap – even if it’s not exactly free. We’ll ask about old habits and new realities that force a rethink of what we drink.

🌟The Bright Side: How penguin poo could help limit climate change

Research published on Thursday shows that ammonia wafting off penguin poo provides extra cloud clover above coastal Antarctica, likely blocking sunlight and nudging temperatures down.

Mandag 19. mai 2025

Cleaning up Fukushima: Decommissioning work continues on nuclear power plant

Decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan began soon after it suffered a triple meltdown in March 2011. Fourteen years on, the work continues. This summer will mark two years since Tokyo Electric Power Company, the plant’s operat

China slaps duties on plastic imports from US, EU, Taiwan and Japan over dumping

China on Monday slapped anti-dumping duties of up to 75% on polyformaldehyde copolymer imports from the US, EU, Taiwan and Japan, its commerce ministry said. The plastic, used in auto parts and medical devices, follows a probe into alleged dumping. The t

Søndag 18. mai 2025

US: Severe storms and tornadoes kill more than 25 in the midwest

Severe storms that tore through the US states of Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia left more than 25 people dead, leveling homes and businesses while knocking out power for tens of thousands, authorities say. Story by Liza Kaminov and France 2.

Fredag 16. mai 2025

‘Victim of its success’: Is France's beloved comté cheese bad for the environment?

Comté is the most eaten AOP cheese in France, but activists claims its very popularity – at home and overseas – is damaging the environment. The milk to make the comté can only be produced on the Jura plateau in eastern France where there are reports of

Can tourism ever be sustainable?

Global tourism has fully recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic, but dark clouds are still hanging over the industry. High transport and accommodation costs, geopolitical instability and the increasing likelihood of extreme weather events are among the key

Torsdag 15. mai 2025

Dengue and chikungunya may soon be endemic in Europe due to global warming, research shows

Climate change is pushing disease-carrying tiger mosquitoes deeper into Europe, raising the risk that once-tropical viruses like dengue and chikungunya could become endemic across the continent, new research warns.

Onsdag 14. mai 2025

Forced labour, disease and conflict: The hidden side of industrial fishing in Saya de Malha

Near-shore fishing stocks in Thailand and Sri Lanka are increasingly depleted and more and more fishing boats are drawn to the remote, abundant waters of the Saya de Malha Bank. But for distant-water crews on the high seas, living conditions on board are

'Red meat and cars': French men’s carbon footprint 26% higher than women's, study finds

A study released on Wednesday investigating the gender gap in carbon emissions found that women in France emit 26 percent less carbon than men with their diet and transport choices. Researchers say household structure plays a “key role” in shaping the ca

Tirsdag 13. mai 2025

In the Saya de Malha Bank, sharks are being hunted to extinction for their fins

In November 2022, a scientific expedition to the Saya de Malha Bank made an alarming discovery: the sharks that once inhabited the seagrass meadow are disappearing. Researchers say that Asian fishing boats who come to fish for tuna in these remote, abund

Mandag 12. mai 2025

In India, 'air conditioning has become a necessity' despite its impact on the climate

Like millions of Indians who struggle every year during the hot season, Aarti Verma made purchasing one her top priority, despite its contribution to climate change. With rising living standards and temperatures, the number of air conditioners sold in th

Arctic foxes: A comeback against the odds

Once on the brink of extinction in Scandinavia, the Arctic fox is slowly returning. Threatened by hunting and climate change, the animals' population had dropped to just a few dozen individuals in the 2000s. Today, thanks to a long-term reintroduction pr

The Saya de Malha Bank, a 'forgotten ecosystem' in need of protection

The Saya de Malha Bank in the heart of the Indian Ocean is home to one of the world's largest underwater seagrass beds. A veritable lung of the ocean, this little-known 40,000 km² territory captures CO2 35 times faster than a tropical forest, and provide

Torsdag 8. mai 2025

🌟The Bright Side: Scientists shell-shocked as NZ snail lays egg from neck

A rare New Zealand snail has been filmed for the first time squeezing an egg from its neck, delighting scientists trying to save the critically endangered meat-eating mollusc.

Onsdag 7. mai 2025

World's richest 10% responsible for two thirds of global warming, study finds

The richest ten percent of the global population has caused two thirds of global warming since 1990, according to a new study. The authors of the study suggest progressive taxes on wealth and carbon-intensive investments could provide a solution.

Tirsdag 6. mai 2025

Bouncing back: Spain's Iberian lynx saved from extinction

It's a rare case of a species being saved from near-extinction. Twenty years ago, the Iberian lynx was the most threatened feline in the world due to poaching and the animals' natural habitat being turned into farmland. Today, the species is practically

Mandag 5. mai 2025

Science at a crossroads: Europe positions itself as the gateway to global research

As the US turns inward and science comes under siege in the Trump era, Europe is seizing the moment. With research institutions facing political pressure and funding threats across the Atlantic, French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission Presiden

'Research renaissance': Macron envisions transatlantic safe haven for the 'brains of the world'

As the United States grapples with a climate of growing hostility toward science and academia under President Donald Trump's administration, the stakes for global research leadership have never been higher. In response, French President Emmanuel Macron a

Trump's 'war' on science and environmental policy will 'delay inevitable transition and cost lives'

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen are hosting a conference in Paris aimed at attracting US researchers ready to set their sights abroad because of President Donald Trump's policies. For in-depth analysis a

Lørdag 3. mai 2025

🌟The Bright Side: Beer waste? You might be eating it or sitting on it!

Beer is Europe's most consumed alcoholic beverage – but what happens to the waste it creates? In France alone, breweries generate over 600,000 tons of spent grain every year.

Fredag 2. mai 2025

Australians vote in election shaped by inflation and climate anxiety

Millions of Australians voted Saturday in a bitterly contested general election between left-leaning incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and conservative challenger Peter Dutton, following a campaign shaped by living costs, climate anxiety and US P

Albania: erosion is taking whole chunks out of the coastline

Albania has the world's third fastest growing tourism industry - freshly à la mode since covid. But as erosion takes whole chunks out of the coastline, and developers vie to build ever closer to the seafront, they're barrelling towards a crisis. Story by

PFAS 'forever chemicals': Citizens take on industrial giants in quest for justice

PFAS, better known as "forever chemicals", are ultra-resistant to water and heat – so much so that they are virtually indestructible in nature. These chemicals are everywhere in our daily lives – in clothes, cosmetics and kitchen utensils – and are poiso

Torsdag 1. mai 2025

Albanian coastline affected by climate change, erosion and rising tourism

Albania has the third fastest-growing tourism industry in the world, but as erosion eats away at the coastline and developers build ever closer to the sea, the country is facing a crisis. The national civil protection agency has warned that a third of th

Mandag 28. april 2025

Indonesia: The dark side of the nickel powering our electric cars

Indonesia leads the world in nickel production, fuelling the global shift to electric cars. But this rapid growth comes at a steep environmental cost. Nickel mining is driving deforestation, polluting rivers and endangering local communities. Our France

Fredag 25. april 2025

Trump signs executive order to expand US deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals

A new executive order signed by US President Donald Trump on Thursday approves a ramp-up of deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals, escalating a budding race over highly coveted minerals that represent new opportunities for defense and energy, as well a

Iraq’s drought-doomed farmers turn to groundwater to boost agriculture

Iraqi farmers facing scarce rainfall and repeated droughts are drilling wells in the desert to reach groundwater sources and sustain their irrigation systems. While the underground reservoirs help mitigate agricultural losses, it is a risky move as aquif

Onsdag 23. april 2025

Worst coral bleaching episode on record hits 84% of the world's reefs

84 percent of the world's coral reefs have been hit by the worst bleaching episode on record, in an unfolding human-caused crisis that could kill off swathes of essential ecosystems, scientists warned Wednesday. Reefs can rebound from the trauma but the

Tirsdag 22. april 2025

Climate change poses major security threat and armies must adapt, experts warn

Security experts say that climate change should not become a strategic "blind spot" and militaries must respond to the evolving threat of weather disaster. Their warning comes amid growing concerns that climate action is being sidelined as Europe beefs u

Mandag 21. april 2025

From killer grass to flesh-eating worms: The invasion beneath your feet

What do a colonising plant and a carnivorous worm have in common? Both come from South America and threaten our ecosystems. They are among invasive exotic species that have contributed to nearly half the world's animal and plant extinctions. In southwest

Søndag 20. april 2025

Gunmen kill at least 56 people in central Nigeria

Attacks believed to have been carried out by nomadic cattle herders killed at least 56 people in central Nigeria in one night, the Benue state governor's office said Saturday. Competition over land use has long been a source of tension between largely Mu

Fredag 18. april 2025

Thirsty giants: Big tech's data centres multiply in drought-hit Spain

In recent years, Spain has become a leading destination for tech giants to set up their data centres in Europe. Madrid even aims to become a "digital hub" on the continent, like Germany and the UK. But at what cost to the environment? To cool down their

Torsdag 17. april 2025

Brazil, the art of change in a post-Bolsonaro era: Fashion with a conscience (3/3)

In the final episode in our Brazil series, Eve Jackson takes viewers to São Paulo, Brazil's fashion capital, where designers are revolutionising the industry through sustainability and cultural representation. "Fashion with a conscience" examines how Bra

DRC artists 'Herds' walk the world to raise climate change awareness

A group of artists from the DRC, called the Herds, are embarking on a global journey starting in Kinshasa to raise awareness about the impact of climate change in Africa. Report by Maria Cherfaoui.

Onsdag 16. april 2025

Was Blue Origin's all-female rocket launch environmentally sustainable?

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin all-female rocket launch is drawing a wave of criticism, as many are questioning not only the financial, but also the environmental cost of the nearly 11-minute flight into space. Blue Origin says that its only byproduct is water

Oceans vs cities: France's beaches are shrinking

Roughly 40 percent of the world's population live in coastal areas. What once felt like a privilege — living close to the sea — is becoming increasingly risky. ️Climate change is speeding up coastal erosion. Rising sea levels and storms are threatening c

Tirsdag 15. april 2025

In 2024 Europe faced its most widespread flooding since 2013

Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, as fossil fuel-driven climate change continued to prompt torrential rain and other extreme weather, the European State of the Climate report has found. Antonia Kerrigan has this story.

Paw patrolling: Sniffing out France's love of dogs

In this edition of Entre Nous, we’re sniffing out France’s love of dogs. As a law comes into effect that requires them to be on a leash in forests for the spring season, we explore how many "chiens" France has, the good they do, their environmental impac

Fredag 11. april 2025

Are claims that AI is accelerating climate change 'overstated'?

One concern around artificial intelligence is its voracious appetite for energy. Electricity demand for data centres specialised in AI will quadruple in the next five years, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. But as for claim

Paris-based designer Christine Phung on her sustainable fashion creations

A Paris-based fashion designer has spoken of her desire to create top fashion, but in a responsible way. Christine Phung trained here in Paris and has worked for top brands like Lacoste, Rossignol and Vanessa Bruno, but she is now branching out with her

US company says it has brought dire wolves back from extinction

A US company this week said it had successfully bred three dire wolves, even though the species has been extinct for thousands of years. Colossal Biosciences said it tweaked the DNA of a modern-day gray wolf with genes from dire wolf fossils to bring bac

Onsdag 9. april 2025

Italy's 'Land of Fires': Residents poisoned as mafia dumps toxic waste

The European Court of Human Rights recently ruled against the Italian state for failing to act and putting the lives of locals in danger. The case, brought by residents and NGOs from a region near Naples known as the "Land of Fires", came after they noti

Tirsdag 8. april 2025

Trump signs executive orders to boost coal industry

President Donald Trump has signed executive orders Tuesday aimed at boosting coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that’s long been in decline. Trump will use his emergency authority to allow some older coal-fired power plants set for retirement t