The climate crisis is irreversible. In May, I warned you that the El Niño current was the most violent we have known for centuries. We have entered the era of uncertainty. These events have immediate social consequences. More than (translated)
The reference selling price of gas in France will increase by 5.6% starting from September 1st, potentially affecting six million subscribed households. (translated)
Le prix repère de vente du gaz augmente de 5,6 % au 1er septembre
Growth in France stagnated in the second quarter of 2026, narrowly avoiding a technical recession, with downward revisions to GDP and concerns about the impact of extreme weather conditions on the economy. (translated)
La croissance en France a été nulle au deuxième trimestre, "le premier impact de l'été horrible", selon le gouvernement
A study reveals that 560 million children under the age of 10 are particularly affected by humid heat caused by human action on the climate, with potential consequences for their health and education, especially in southern regions where the young population is larger. (translated)
Crise climatique : les moins de 10 ans sont les plus touchés par la chaleur humide causée par l'action humaine, selon une étude
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During a lengthy commission session, the Walloon deputies examined the consequences of the deadly summer of 2026, marked by heatwaves that caused about 1,100 additional deaths, severe drought, and a devastating fire on the Hautes Fagnes plateau, while Minister-President Adrien Dolimont defended his crisis management and promised structural measures in response to the opposition's criticism regarding the lack of resources and the need to accelerate climate policies. (translated)
Canicule, incendie : Adrien Dolimont défend sa gestion de crise
This summer has been a turning point for the French political class, which must urgently address climate issues and the uncontrolled impact of artificial intelligence as the presidential campaign resumes, because these crises are already shaping our future and require concrete and bold responses. (translated)
Les leçons politiques d’un été
Jean-Marc Jancovici, engineer and founder of The Shift Project, describes the summer of 2026 as a turning point that marks an awareness of climate change, likening this event to a process of mourning while calling for mobilization to face the challenges ahead. (translated)
Éte 2026 : "Je l'assimile à un processus de deuil", confie Jean-Marc Jancovici
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As wildfires ravage the Hautes Fagnes and drought affects Wallonia, farmers, who are fighting against the flames and the loss of their crops, are facing alarming political inaction in the face of the climate crisis, jeopardizing agriculture and food security in the region. (translated)
Pendant que les Fagnes brûlent, nos fermes s’assèchent
The climate impact of airplane contrails can be reduced by changing the altitude of flights, as explained by researcher Olivier Boucher, who points out that these trails effectively trap terrestrial radiation and significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. (translated)
Le changement d'altitude des avions peut permettre des "gains climatiques en évitant les traînées de condensation", explique le chercheur Olivier Boucher
In his article, Guillaume Duval emphasizes that the climate crisis, exacerbated by recent events such as wildfires and droughts, will not be resolved like previous crises, and calls for a radical reassessment of public policies to adapt to and mitigate this alarming situation, despite the current inaction of political leaders. (translated)
On ne se sortira pas de la crise climatique comme on s’est sorti du Covid-19 et de la crise de financière 2008
The article addresses the rise of eco-anxiety in France, emphasizing that although more and more people are experiencing psychological distress related to the climate crisis, this condition is not yet recognized as a psychopathology, complicating the work of psychologists. (translated)
Les psys face à la montée de l’éco-anxiété : « Il faut reconnaître ces craintes et ne pas les minimiser »
The article addresses the issue of the climate crisis by highlighting the lack of a census of victims, unlike the Covid-19 pandemic, and emphasizes that the effects of climate change primarily affect marginalized populations, underscoring the importance of taking action in the face of this social and political crisis that produces victims beyond immediate deaths. (translated)
Crise climatique : pourquoi ne comptons-nous plus les morts ?
The FNSEA is calling on the government for emergency measures to address the drought exacerbated by climate change, describing the situation as a disaster after the hottest July on record in France. (translated)
Sécheresse : la FNSEA réclame un "choc de réactivité"
Sixty-seven French departments are currently in a state of crisis due to drought, exacerbated by successive heatwaves, which seriously impacts agriculture and honey production. (translated)
Sécheresse: 67 départements en situation de crise
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos launched the Phoenix Species Project, a $200 million fund aimed at protecting 100 endangered species, an initiative that raises questions about Bezos' motivations, who is often criticized for his misleading environmental practices. (translated)
Leonardo DiCaprio et Jeff Bezos créent un fonds de 200 millions de dollars pour sauver des animaux menacés d'extinction
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Greece is facing an extremely difficult situation due to violent wildfires that have already ravaged more than 12,000 hectares, while Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warns of extreme weather conditions and the risks of new fires, exacerbated by the tragic collision of two helicopters during rescue operations. (translated)
Les impressionnantes images de l’incendie qui ravage la Grèce (photos)
Greece is facing an extremely difficult situation due to violent fires that have already burned more than 12,000 hectares and are threatening to spread towards Athens, worsened by winds often reaching 100 km/h, according to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. (translated)
Incendies en Grèce: situation "extrêmement difficile" en raison de vents violents
July 30, 2026 marks the day of overshoot when humanity has already consumed all the resources that the Earth can renew in a year, actually requiring 1.73 planets to support its current lifestyle, according to the Global Footprint Network. (translated)
"Le jour du dépassement" est atteint, à partir du 30 juillet l'humanité vit à crédit sur les ressources de la Terre
The Gironde is facing a high fire risk day with temperatures reaching up to 41°C and wind gusts of 45 km/h, as firefighters tirelessly battle a persistent fire that has been ravaging the forest for seven days. (translated)
Journée à haut risque sur le front de l'incendie en Gironde, où une canicule s'installe
A photograph capturing a couple relaxing on the beach at Lacanau, with a column of smoke coming from fires in the background, went viral on social media and raises debates about indifference to climate disasters and political inaction, after being widely circulated by international media. (translated)
"Face au désastre qui arrive" : dans les coulisses de la photo des incendies en Gironde qui fait le tour du monde
