the men’s triathlon was postponed until Wednesday due to pollution

Heavy rains in Paris on Friday and Saturday worsened the river’s water quality, with “values ​​still above acceptable levels” in “certain places” along the route, according to the latest analysis. A press release on Tuesday morning. Two “familiarization” exercises on the River Seine scheduled for Sunday and Monday had already been canceled due to pollution. … Read more

300 dancers from 9 countries participate in the International Folklore Festival held in Romania

00 dancers from 9 countries attend International Folklore Festival in Romania

At least nine countries sent their ensembles to represent them on the banks of the Mures River. Hundreds of dancers from nine countries participated in the International Folklore Festival held in Romania on Sunday. Mexican guitars, Greek flutes, Czech violins and Romanian screams resonated at the opening of the country’s twelfth international folklore festival. The … Read more

European countries where employers have to pay for public transport

A tram in Bordeaux.

As the climate crisis accelerates and the benefits of sustainable transport become clear, some European countries are requiring employers to pay for public transport for their employees. Transport remains a thorn in the side of Europe’s environmental ambitions. The sector accounts for a quarter of EU emissions and yet is one of the only sectors … Read more

the government is ready to help grain growers, says Marc Fesneau

Between heavy rains since last fall that often delayed or prevented planting and a lack of sunshine that affected yields, grain production could be down “10% to 20%” from last year, a “national” phenomenon. During a trip to a farm in Sainville in Fesneau, Eure-et-Loire. Participating farmers spoke of very different situations, with losses of … Read more