Low Carbon Materials
Biodegradable or recyclable, low-carbon materials are materials with a low carbon footprint* and low environmental impact. They are generally derived from natural resources (organic or mineral). We distinguish between biobased materials, which are derived from biomass such as wood, hemp,…
Biodiversity in cities – France
The recently published Living Planet Report from the WWF shows clearly that biodiversity – the rich diversity of life on Earth – is being lost at an alarming rate. The population sizes of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles have…
Climate action plans, interview with Yann Françoise
Mr. Yann Françoise is responsible for the energy strategy, the fight against climate change and the circular economy of the City of Paris. An engineer in urban engineering by training, he has become over time a specialist in energy issues…
Climate action plans, an essential planning tool for cities
Climate change is happening and on a faster pace than ever recorded before. The summers are now marked by multiple wildfires on nearly all continents, heat waves, melting glacier, thawing of permafrost, water shortage, the reduction of the biodiversity and…
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