Fontainebleau Forest Battles Climate Change with Innovative Reforestation Efforts
Once immortalised by 19th-century artists, France’s Fontainebleau Forest now faces climate-driven decay. Foresters are restoring it with drought-resistant trees, innovative monitoring, and adaptive management to ensure the survival of this treasured natural and cultural landmark
Paris Emerges as Europe’s Deadliest Capital During Heatwaves, Study Finds
A Lancet study has confirmed Paris as Europe’s deadliest capital during heatwaves, sparking political disputes over climate policy. Experts warn urban density, limited green spaces, and climate change have made cities increasingly vulnerable to deadly heat-related excess mortality
Europe Begins to Cool After Record-Breaking Heatwave Grips Continent including France
Western Europe is finally getting a reprieve from a record-setting heatwave, with temperatures dropping and storms forecast. However, southern regions like Spain and Italy will remain in the grip of extreme heat through the weekend, prompting ongoing weather alerts
Record Heat Alerts Issued Across France and Europe as Temperatures Break June Records
With 84 French regions on heat alert and record-breaking temperatures scorched across Spain, Portugal, and Italy, Europe braces for one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory
Southern Europe Scorched as Heatwave Sparks Fires and Health Warnings including France
Météo France, the national weather agency, placed 84 of the country’s 101 departments on orange alert — the second-highest level — warning of a prolonged and intense heat dome that could settle over the country for days
French Alps Ski Resorts Battle to Survive Amid Warming Climate Crisis
But the rising temperatures are now casting a long shadow over their future. The French Alps are warming at twice the global average, and as snow cover dwindles at lower altitudes, small and medium-sized ski resorts face an existential crisis
Will France See a White Christmas in 2024? Experts Predict Warmer Festive Weather
Despite Caetano’s frosty reminder, experts say the chances of a widespread white Christmas in France are slim. Longer-range weather models suggest December 2024 will likely be warmer and drier than average
Paris Unveils ‘Bioclimatic’ Plan to Expand Green Spaces and Housing by 2035
After four years of intense debate and more than 50,000 public proposals, the plan received overwhelming support from the council, marking a significant step toward addressing Paris’s housing shortages, climate change challenges, and urban revitalization needs
France: Beloved Cheeses Under Pressure, Climate Change and EU Regulations Threaten Traditional Varieties
Concerns have risen over the future of iconic cheeses like Camembert and Brie due to a recent study on mould diversity loss. However, researcher Jeanne Ropars reassures enthusiasts, stating there’s no immediate production risk, with concerns somewhat exaggerated