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Tech giants like Amazon and Meta are building their own gas power plants to supply their data centers in response to the growing electricity demand for artificial intelligence, a concerning practice for the environment that could generate over 200 million tons of CO₂ per year, equivalent to Spain's annual emissions. (translated)

Stéphane Delpeyrat-Vincent, mayor of Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, advocates for an urgent reassessment of political priorities in light of the consequences of climate change, stating that the current reality demands innovative thinking and governance suited to the ongoing ecological crises. (translated)

Vous avez cette sensation de vivre un été calvaire, interminable ? Vous avez même fini par oublier à quoi ressemblait un été « normal » en France ? Cette sensation est parfaitement justifiée ! Aussi incroyable que cela puisse paraître aujourd'hui, sur la période 1981-2010, la moyenne des températures de l'après-midi en août en France (ce qu'on appelait alors « la normale ») tournait autour de 20°C près de la Manche, 25°C à Paris et 30°C à Marseille (voir la carte). Oui, c'est tout. Et non, je ne mens pas. Interminable ? Oui, littéralement. Nous sommes en train de vivre la plus longue série jamais observée de jours consécutifs au-dessus des normales, avec plus de 71 jours attendus (voir le grpahique). Le précédent record venait tout juste d'être battu… au printemps 2026, avec 61 jours consécutifs, du 12 janvier au 13 mars. La France traverse donc un été véritablement hors norme, non seulement par l'intensité des épisodes de chaleur, mais aussi par leur durée et leur répétition. Ce qui nous paraît aujourd'hui comme des températures "fraîches" était la norme d'hier... #ChangementClimatique #Été #Météo

According to a YouGov survey, eight out of ten French people express concerns about the consequences of climate change, exacerbated by the wildfires and heatwaves of this summer, and this worry has led to a growing awareness of the need to tackle these environmental issues, especially in light of the upcoming presidential election. (translated)

Wildfires, exacerbated by climate change, are leading to increasingly high costs for communities in France, with urgent expenditures for the evacuation of residents, the restoration of water networks and infrastructure, while the loss of forests also complicates their long-term management. (translated)

In response to the increase in extreme climate events related to climate change, many municipalities and metropolitan areas in France, such as Bordeaux and Orléans, are establishing citizen reserves of trained volunteers to intervene in crisis situations, such as fires, floods, or heatwaves, in order to support municipal and rescue services. (translated)

With global warming and repeated heatwaves, more and more French people are looking for homes that offer coolness and comfort, favoring features such as shade, air conditioning, and the possibility of ventilation, while observing a decrease in the appeal of south-facing apartments. (translated)

In July 2026, Europe recorded exceptionally high temperatures, notably an average ocean temperature of 20.96 °C, the highest for that month, exacerbated by global warming and the El Niño phenomenon, leading to heatwaves, droughts, and devastating wildfires in Western Europe. (translated)

Eco-anxiety, exacerbated by extreme climate events such as heatwaves and the drought of summer 2026, affects more and more French people who are worried about the future and feel a deep discomfort in the face of inaction related to climate change, according to experts. (translated)

Bruno Retailleau, president of the Republicans and presidential candidate, defends in La Tribune Dimanche an ecological approach based on adaptation, investment, and technological innovation, rejecting the idea of a punitive ecology, while advocating for reforms such as the elimination of the precautionary principle and better management of climate funding. (translated)

Faced with an unprecedented agricultural crisis due to heatwaves, drought, and wildfires, Arnaud Rousseau from the FNSEA calls for a "shock of reactivity" and demands billions of euros in aid to support farms, while emphasizing the need for immediate government assistance to overcome this climate catastrophe. (translated)