The French Prime Minister, Philippe said giving back Saidou Tall’s saber was “the first step” in a project tailored at returning more west African artifacts that are currently in French museums.
France returns historical sword stolen in the 19th century back to Senegal Read more
The free bus service started in September of 2018. Since then, there has been an increase in ridership, rising 57% during the week and 115% on weekends.
Dunkirk, France makes all public transportation free Read more
French company Agripolis is opening a 150,000-square-foot urban farm in Paris, where it will grow more than 2,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables every day during high season.
World’s largest urban rooftop farm to open in Paris in 2020 Read more
France will introduce a new charge on plane tickets from next year, with revenue used to fund environment-friendly alternatives.
France to implement new ‘ecotax’ on plane tickets from 2020 Read more
The policy is set to ban diesel cars and vans made before Jan. 1, 2006, from the city between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays.
Paris bans nearly 3 million vehicles during weekdays to curb pollution Read more
Magical Pride has been an unofficial event in Paris for the last few years. This year it’s official.
Disneyland Paris to host first ever official “Magical Pride” event this summer Read more
More than 1.8 million people worldwide have signed a petition from environmental groups to sue the French government for failing to take sufficient action on the matter.
Nearly 2 million people sign petition to sue France over climate inaction Read more
Five French Government departments have announced the adoption of a new nation strategy to end deforestation caused by the import of unsustainable forest or agricultural products, including palm oil, beef, wood, and soy.
France announces plans to ban deforestation imports Read more
Tens of thousands of people marched in Paris and other major cities across France on Saturday to call for greater action on climate change.
Tens of thousands march across France to demand climate action Read more
The global chain announced yesterday that it has installed urban gardens at 600 of its hotels.
600 AccorHotels worldwide now grow their own food Read more
