Down to Earth

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We meet the people behind fascinating environmental, health and technological innovations in a bid for sustainable solutions to our changing world. 

  1. 12 MAG ·  VIDEO

    Human hair protects French forests from hungry deer

    In France alone, nearly 4,000 tonnes of hair end up landfilled or incinerated every year. Yet human hair has unique properties: it is not only highly resistant, it can also absorb hydrocarbons and protect forests from hungry deer. French recycling company Capillum is seeking to give our wasted locks a second chance, collecting cuttings across several European countries and transforming them into a biodegradable material. Our Down to Earth team reports.

    4 min

  2. 5 MAG ·  VIDEO

    'We've been poisoned': Babies exposed to pesticides in the womb

    Rates of cancer, birth defects and cognitive disorders are on the rise among French children. The use of pesticides has been recognised as a major risk to mothers and their babies, including in utero. Since 2020, victims of pesticides can request compensation from a government fund for their illness. But families say authorities are not doing enough to protect the most vulnerable. Our Down to Earth team reports.

    6 min

  3. 4 MAG ·  VIDEO

    What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

    Three people have died and three others are ill ⁠after a Netherlands-based cruise ship in the Atlantic was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus. The virus is transmitted to humans through infected wild rodents, such as mice or rats, which shed the virus in their saliva, urine and droppings. In rare cases, it can also spread from human to human. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.

    5 min

  4. 27 APR ·  VIDEO

    'We represent a new force': Nearly 60 nations push ahead with fossil fuel exit

    Some 60 countries are gathering in the coastal city of Santa Marta in Colombia to tackle an issue that has deadlocked UN climate talks: how to exist fossil fuels. It's the first global conference of its kind, bringing together nations that want to accelerate a fossil fuel phaseout, despite a decades-long stalemate at the UN-level COP summits. Our Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.

    6 min

  5. 20 APR ·  VIDEO

    Scientists, authorities divided over fate of stranded whale in Baltic Sea

    Timmy, a humpback whale, first became stuck off Germany's Baltic coast in late March. The animal’s plight has since gripped the public and raised questions about whether humans should intervene to save wild animals. While a rescue mission funded by two German millionaires is underway, marine biologists warn the whale has no chance of survival and are urging the public to reflect on humanity's role in the degradation of marine habitats. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe takes a closer look.

    5 min

  6. 13 APR ·  VIDEO

    Giant marble statues guard Italy’s seas from illegal fishing

    An Italian fisherman has come up with an innovative way to protect the seabed from industrial fishing. He has created an underwater museum featuring 49 marble sculptures, designed to deter illegal trawling vessels. As a result, fish are returning to the area, and marine biodiversity is beginning to thrive once again.

    4 min

  7. 7 APR ·  VIDEO

    Engineers are imitating beavers to prevent flooding

    What do beavers have to do with preventing flooding? The aquatic rodents have become a source of inspiration for engineers looking to flood–proof rural areas. Beaver dams are one of the nature-based solutions being considered by the European Union in a €15 million project. The Lèze valley in the south of France is putting them to the test.

    5 min

  8. 31 MAR ·  VIDEO

    Climate change is making homes shrink and crack

    Periods of intense heat followed by extreme rainfall could cause structural damage to 12 million homes across France, or one in two detached houses, according to the French environment ministry. As homes deteriorate, some owners can lean on insurance for expensive repairs, but many are left with hefty bills. Our France 2 colleagues report.

    4 min
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We meet the people behind fascinating environmental, health and technological innovations in a bid for sustainable solutions to our changing world. 

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    FRANCE 24 English
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    FRANCE 24 English
  • Anni di attività
    2015 - 2026
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    24
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    Down to Earth

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