The success of wooden houses In a country where stone houses are the norm, the enthusiasm for wooden houses is increasing and becoming a strong component of a larger ecological movement. Disruption of consumer practices The market for wooden houses is developing considerably thanks to increasing demand from future owners. This concept of building a…
Sustainable “plastic” is harder than bone A team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has created a plant-derived “plastic” that is harder than bone and aluminum. CNCs Within all plants and algae, there is cellulose nanocrystals or CNCs. According to the MIT, “At the nanoscale, CNCs are stronger and stiffer than Kevlar. If the…
Hundreds of millions of trees in the Sahara Desert An impressive discovery was made possible thanks to Artificial Intelligence: 1.8 billion solitary trees were mapped and cataloged in a desert area in Africa. Science at the service of biodiversity Using thousands of images recorded by Digital Globe satellites, a group of researchers has succeeded in…
Supporting women How do you support women who are experiencing domestic violence? Find out about Furnishing Futures, the charity that helps women escape their homes. An increasingly alarming struggle According to a World Health Organization (WHO) study, one in three women (35%) have experienced some type of physical and/or sexual violence from their partner or…
1Mexico stops glyphosate and transgenic corn Mexico becomes the first country in Latin America to stop the use of glyphosate and transgenic corn by 2024 Environment and health According to the socialist government led by Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador, the aim of this decree is double. First, they want to encourage the sovereignty of the…
Flacking! But what is it? Have you ever stumbled in the street because of a pothole or a loose pavement? Discover flacking and Ememem, an artist from Lyon! A Repairer Like No Other Ememem, this name doesn’t tell you anything, but maybe one day you will be able to see his art or even walk…
How to avoid waste? Have you ever thrown away products that expired a day ago or chosen one vegetable over another because it looked better? Find out how each of us can avoid waste. The Food Crisis In recent years, the global food crisis has continued to worsen, mainly due to climate change, economic pressures,…
Protecting the Maasai People They are the most famous tribe in East Africa. Learn about the history of the Maasai people. The History of the Maasai People The Maasai people can be traced back to the 17th century when they migrated to the highlands in the Rift Valley between Tanzania and Kenya. Maasai tribe is…
Nigeria, the Battle of the Decade Since the 1930s, the first oil companies like Shell and BP have been developing their business in West Africa. In Nigeria, Chima Williams is fighting to preserve nature. The Degradation of Nigeria Nigeria is one of the largest oil producers in the world, with an export rate of 90%.…
Africa transforms electronic waste African entrepreneurs are bringing e-waste back to life! Africa is tackling a global scourge: electronic waste. Workers and entrepreneurs are building this new circular economy. A circular economy In Africa, a new ecosystem was born: that of faulty electronic devices. Instead of leaving these materials in the garbage, informal workers and…