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
news My life on the road in France living in a self-built tiny house Geoffrey Celard, 30, explains why he prefers the simple life
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 Dogs banned from French city water spaces after pet dies Bordeaux, Marseille, Nice, Brittany; Calls for ban on cruise ships grow in France
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 French national park hails success of introducing visitor quotas 1.5cm hole in leg: Teenager bitten by ‘violin’ spider in south of France Comment: Recycling cannot solve plastic pollution problem alone Green power line attracts protests from French environmentalists
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
These plants are endangered in France and should not be picked More than 400 plants are protected in France – but more must be done to educate the public about them
Thousands march against new motorway project in south-west France The protest was the latest opposition movement against the controversial project
MAP: where are France’s nuclear reactors and what is planned for more? President Macron wants to triple atomic energy production by 2050
‘Climate change should interest more people than it does’ France’s go-to expert on global warming and bestselling author, Jean-Marc Jancovici, talks to us about the future of our planet
Gold prospecting firm to target four communes in Brittany Canadian firm's CEO believes valuable reserves have been overlooked
French court removes approval for new road - a year after it is built The road runs through woodland that is home to some 45 protected species
Strong public support for new TGV lines in south-west France More than three quarters (78%) of people polled nationally support the Toulouse-Bordeaux and Bordeaux-Dax lines despite considerable local opposition
Coastal erosion: Hundreds of French homes risk becoming uninhabitable More than 1,000 buildings are at risk by 2028, including many second homes, says government report
Brown bear numbers in France rise for first time in 30 years Some 83 brown bears and 16 bear cubs were recorded in the Pyrenees last year
Grass cuttings are no longer accepted at some public tips in France Increasing numbers of public déchetteries are asking you to take care of your cuttings at home
‘Highly damaging’ fruit-eating fly at risk of spreading in France Damage could range from 20-100% of harvests, experts have warned
French hotels charge less if guests take shorter showers The ‘water saving’ option enables guests to limit their water usage and save resources
‘Ponds in rural France are beautifully maintained but no longer used’ Columnist Peter Wyeth laments that these large, impressive sites, once the fresh-aired setting for family picnics, barbecues and fun, now fail to attract people
Tiger mosquitoes now in Normandy, last region of France to escape them The tiny insects were first detected in France in 2004
PHOTOS: Study shows greenest and healthiest places in live in France The number of green spaces was a major criteria considered in new health ranking which also looked at healthy food shops, bathing areas and hiking trails
PHOTOS: High tides make Mont Saint-Michel an island again The phenomenon only happens for a few days each year
Be aware of caterpillars when walking your dog in France Certain caterpillars can cause necrosis of the tongue in dogs and are appearing earlier each year
EU vote could allow 60 tonne mega trucks on French roads Supporters say it will help reduce CO2 emissions. If passed adaptations would need to be made including to French roundabouts
France extends bike aid scheme and adds second-hand bikes France’s help-to-buy bike bonus aims to encourage people to travel in a more environmentally friendly way
Two friends to hike across Corsica picking up cigarette butts The adventurers aim to walk 450 kilometres removing litter, visiting schools, meeting people - and probably washing up a few dishes as they will be without a budget
Wave power generators ride out storms in trials off French coast The prototype cylinders that harness energy from the sea’s rocking motion have passed an important test
Watchdog takes action over banned treatment of French mineral water “Nobody, not even a multinational like Nestlé, is above the law,” it says
Processionary caterpillars in French forest blamed for sick dogs A woman who walked her pets in a tree-covered area had to rush them to the vet
Resident and environmental fears after French lithium warehouse fire The fire has now been contained but residents and environmental campaigners have condemned the situation as ‘very severe’
Pollen allergies: most of France on highest alert Pollen from cypress, ash, hazel, alder, and mimosa is causing severe risk across most of the country
SEE: 3 French beaches named among most beautiful in world A guide to the top 100 includes the coasts of Corsica, Brittany, and Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur
Greta Thunberg at protest against new motorway in south-west France The Swedish activist called the project ‘absolute madness’
Glass bottle return system returns to Paris supermarkets Leclerc and Système U have opened new glass deposit machines this week
Map: South of France on highest alert for pollen allergies Eight departments are on red alert due to the unseasonably warm weather
Bordeaux to enforce rules on noise and anti-social behaviour A new team will show that ‘living here requires a minimum of civic-mindedness’, the mayor says
Family house in France must be demolished despite planning permission The owners say the issue has cost them €400,000
SUV drivers set to pay much more to park in Paris The Mairie is set to vote on the issue next month, following similar rules in Lyon and Bordeaux
France’s most beautiful trees revealed - is one near you? Three trees were chosen as winners with one going ahead to represent France in the European contest this February
Drinking water in towns near Lyon polluted above permitted levels The water serves 166,000 residents in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Moves to bring hedgerows back to the French countryside The senator behind the regeneration campaign tells us how the €110m funding pot could work for farmers and the planet
Compostable wine bottle cork to be made at French factory The biodegradable cork is formed using plant-based glue that will breakdown naturally with other green waste
Green news France: Dordogne recycling, sailboats to ship Channel cargo We also look at low-carbon parcel delivery in Nice and environmental opposition to hosting the 2030 Winter Olympics
Processionary caterpillars already spotted this year in France The insects - which have highly-irritating, toxic hairs - typically only emerge in warmer months
Moving letter from daughter to late father in US washes up in Gironde ‘You are my legend’: The letter - well-sealed in a glass bottle - allowed the finder to trace the writer, 6,000 km away
Wastewater in sea blamed for oyster ban in France The industry has called for compensation after the suspension of sales, which will cost oyster farmers ‘millions of euros’, said a representative
Permit granted for sustainable ‘white’ hydrogen search at French site France is thought to have some of the world’s largest reserves of the gas dubbed ‘the energy of the future’ by President Macron
Zero-waste workshops teach French towns to save money and the planet Families reduced their household waste by 58% after using skills picked up at the events
Scheme to rent electric car for €100-a-month launches in France We look at the government's social leasing scheme, explain who it is for, and how to apply