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Le Soir 5d

The article explores the philosophical question of whether reducing air travel and deciding to have fewer children fall under the same logic in the face of the climate emergency, while highlighting the complexity of individual and collective responsibilities in this context. (translated)

Empreinte carbone : moins de voyages en avion ou moins d’enfants, une même logique face à l’urgence climatique ?

Agricultural emergency plan of 1 billion: too little, too late. After a summer of devastating drought, the government is patching together aid while still looking for where to find the money, even as it wastes 15 billion net each year in favor of the European Union! I propose a (translated)

Kudos to all those (a majority!) who are not influenced by the lies about the debt. Yes, it is possible to cancel/freeze the debt held by the ECB. Yes, it is necessary to allow for essential investments, particularly in the face of the climate emergency. (translated)

Sébastien Lecornu has requested cancellations and freezes on state expenditures to finance urgent measures in favor of farmers, according to an announcement from his entourage. (translated)

Sébastien Lecornu demande à Bercy "des annulations et des gels de dépenses" pour financer des mesures "urgentes" à destination des agriculteurs

I say it again: we would be naive to believe that the experience of the impacts of climate change will lead us to act more. (translated)

I also came to talk to you about another fire, which is advancing at the same speed, with the same logic of devastation, and that we look at with the same helpless astonishment, which too often precedes the moment when it is already too late. This fire does not burn trees. It burns (translated)

Extreme climate events are not the result of what the French do, but rather the outcome of a global climate disruption. Today, we need to return to reason on these fundamental issues, moving away from an ecology that seeks to find scapegoats. (translated)

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Le Soir 3w

As France faces a climate emergency with several heatwaves this summer, ecological transition becomes a central issue in the 2027 presidential election, sparking conflicts within the left to gain the support of the Greens, whose electoral importance is growing in the face of increasing citizen concerns about global warming. (translated)

En pleine urgence climatique, le soutien des Verts disputé avant la présidentielle française

The heat waves have caused thousands of deaths. We experienced a collective trauma. (translated)

The presidents of the francophone parties of Belgium express their emotion at the fire devastating the Fagne plateau, calling for climate action and denouncing political inaction, while thanking the rescue teams for their efforts. (translated)

Les partis francophones entre émotion, appels à l'action et demandes de sanctions avec l'incendie dans les Fagnes : "Inaction politique"
BFMTV Aug 10

The president of the FNSEA, Arnaud Rousseau, calls on the government for urgent measures and to quantify its aid plan to support farmers facing the current severe drought that particularly affects the availability of feed for livestock. (translated)

Sécheresse, canicule, incendies, élevages... Le président de la FNSEA Arnaud Rousseau réclame des "mesures urgentes" et demande au gouvernement de chiffrer son plan d'aide
Franceinfo Aug 9

The article questions the adequacy of government responses to the climate emergency in France, highlighting the reactive management of crises and the lack of a comprehensive vision, while calling for strengthened collaboration between policymakers and scientists for more effective action. (translated)

L'Etat est-il à la hauteur de l'urgence climatique ? Quatre questions à une spécialiste de la gouvernance des crises
La Libre.be Aug 5

The article advocates for a political truce in Belgium to effectively combat the climate emergency, similar to the call from Spanish President Pedro Sanchez, emphasizing that climate disasters transcend linguistic boundaries and require united collaboration beyond partisan divisions. (translated)

L’urgence climatique mérite une trêve politique
BFMTV Aug 5

Greece is facing devastating wildfires that have already ravaged over 18,000 hectares in nine days, resulting in evacuations and tragedies, including the loss of human lives among firefighters. (translated)

"La dernière semaine a été très mouvementée": ces Français confrontés aux incendies en Grèce
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20minutes Aug 4

Since May 15, South Korea has reported 16 deaths and 2,025 cases of heat-related illnesses due to an extreme heat wave, with temperatures reaching 42.5 °C and a maximum alert ongoing in Seoul. (translated)

Corée du Sud : La chaleur a fait 16 morts depuis mi-mai
BFMTV Aug 3

The prefect of Var, Simon Babre, stated that the situation regarding the fires in the municipality of Correns, where 52% of the area has burned, remains problematic after 14 days of battling the flames. (translated)

Incendie dans le Var: la situation "reste problématique" déclare le préfet
BFMTV Aug 3

Greece is facing a major crisis with 12,000 hectares destroyed by fires in a week, exacerbated by strong winds, forcing the evacuation of several municipalities and intense efforts by firefighters to protect Athens. (translated)

Incendies en Grèce: 12.000 hectares ravagés par les flammes en une semaine
BFMTV Jul 30

Prefect Sophie Brocas announced that 144,000 people can now return home following the stabilization of the fires in Gironde, which ravaged approximately 42,000 hectares. (translated)

Incendie en Gironde: "Ce sont 144.000 personnes qui ont pu revenir chez elles", indique la préfète Sophie Brocas
La Libre.be Jul 29

Belgian MEP Saskia Bricmont is calling for an emergency climate plan within the European Union to address the worsening forest fires and heatwaves, criticizing the unacceptable silence of the European Commission in the face of this crisis. (translated)

"Je trouve le silence de la Commission inquiétant" : Une eurodéputée belge plaide pour un plan d'urgence climatique face aux feux de forêt
Franceinfo Jul 29

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced that the situation regarding the fires near Madrid is favorable with more than 20,000 evacuees returning home, but warned that the coming hours will be critical due to rising temperatures and winds that could complicate the fight against the fire. (translated)

Avec une "situation favorable" pour les incendies en Espagne, des dizaines de milliers d'évacués rentrent chez eux