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When we read the climate studies, many believe that the announced disasters are still far ahead of us and that we still have time to think about them. There is, however, a subject on which we must find solutions in the very short term... Read More

Air conditioning is (almost) everywhere : in our homes, in shopping centers, in public institutions and even… in the streets ! In Qatar, the authorities found a parade in the overwhelming heat : air conditioners open to cool the streets. The absurdity does not seem to... Read More

In recent years, and again this summer, forest fires have multiplied. By ravaging thousands of hectares, they have dramatic consequences for the environment, biodiversity, the economy and tourism. But forest fires have other impacts, less known and less relayed by the media. Indeed, smoke plumes also have a... Read More

On September 26, 2019, the city of Rouen and its 110,000 inhabitants were covered by a gigantic plume of black smoke. In question : a fire that broke out in the Lubrizol plant, manufacturer of additives for lubricants. The situation is all the more worrying... Read More

Nearly 30 years after the first IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report in 1990, the forecasts announced at the time are confirmed. In this report, scientists predicted a global temperature increase of 3°C by 2100. Not only are we following this worst-case scenario... Read More

Since 2015, France has experienced major heat waves. And the year 2019 did not depart from the rule. The month of July was simply the hottest month ever measured in the world but also a particularly hard month for agriculture and livestock. Falling harvests, lack of water... Read More

The OMPE, like many NGOs and environmental associations, is concerned about the future of the Arctic. As predicted by previous reports, the melting of Arctic and (Antarctic) ice is accelerating, driven by global warming. And the new predictions of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)... Read More

Lovers of nature and supporters of the planet, you are aware that the Amazon is currently experiencing an emergency. With nearly 73,000 fire starts recorded since the beginning of the year, the green lungs of the planet have never experienced so much trouble breathing. Almost... Read More

Appearing in our regions a few years ago, the Tiger mosquito is now an integral part of our environment. Its presence and invasion triggered a wave of unprecedented mosquito control operations. For some mayors, the solution lies in the use of a very toxic chemical insecticide... Read More

In late July 2019, Singapore authorities seized a spectacular amount of elephant tusks and pangolin scales. This seizure unfortunately comes to complete the long list of macabre discoveries of the customs. Many associations warn about the rise in poaching particularly important this year. Poaching cases multiply in... Read More