Environment

France is calling for Europe-wide taxation of kerosene – the fuel used by planes – to reduce pollution and help with carbon neutrality.

Hybrid solar panels, invented and made in France and combining photovoltaic and water heating, are leading the way in efficiency.

As temperatures continue to rise, animals like humans need to stay hydrated.

I have several containers of glyphosate herbicide in stock which I plan to use in my garden. However I have read conflicting information about this, some of which says that it is banned in France. I thought a ban had been put off for several years. Can you clarify?  P.T.

What home improvements are now eligible for a tax credit? It seems to have changed a lot recently.  G.T.

Most of us would like to be more environmentally responsible but need it to be as easy as possible.

I am battling with EDF to be paid properly for my solar energy as my meter is faulty. Is there a body I can call on for help? S.W.

Is there still a bonus for buying an electric bike this year? G.S.

Solar photovoltaic panels cost a fifth what they did 15 years ago, so many people are looking again at fitting them – even though the price EDF pays for electricity has tumbled.

Financial help to carry out energy-saving renovation work has been improved.

An update on environmental events and occurrences in France

Plans to change the CITE tax credit for energy efficiency renovations into a grant have been delayed by a year, so residents must still apply for a credit.

An update on environmental events and occurrences in France

The government has increased the budget allocated to a state bonus scheme for scrapping a polluting car to buy a cleaner car by 47% for next year, after the agency paying it ‘ran out of money’ this year.

You expect to find fresh soap in the bathroom when you stay in a hotel but what happens to that partly-used bar after you leave?

France is making plastic waste its Public Enemy No 1 with a plan to convert to 100% recycled by 2025 - starting early next year with a bonus-malus system of penalties.