Nature appreciates its presence, but its neighbors can sometimes suffer the consequences. Here's the beaver, a species that is protected in our country, but which can also cause river overflows. Solutions do exist, however, to ensure a better cohabitation with the rodent. Such is the case in the small village of Vodecée, in the commune of Philipeville, where a Canadian-inspired structure has just been installed to try and keep the river in its bed. This is a report from "Quel Temps pour la Planète?" to be discovered above or on Auvio, in the broadcast of this Friday, May 16, 2025.
Nature appreciates its presence, but its neighbors can sometimes suffer the consequences. Here's the beaver, a species that is protected in our country, but which can also cause river overflows. Solutions do exist, however, to ensure a better cohabitation with the rodent. Such is the case in the small village of Vodecée, in the commune of Philipeville, where a Canadian-inspired structure has just been installed to try and keep the river in its bed. This is a report from "Quel Temps pour la Planète?" to be discovered above or on Auvio, in the broadcast of this Friday, May 16, 2025.
The warming climate is causing Alpine plants to sprout much earlier - on average six days earlier than 25 years ago - a Swiss study shows. This affects biodiversity, agriculture and the ecological balance.
The warming climate is causing Alpine plants to sprout much earlier - on average six days earlier than 25 years ago - a Swiss study shows. This affects biodiversity, agriculture and the ecological balance.
An article written by Cédrine Zumbo-Lebrument, teacher and researcher at the Clermont School of Business and Norbert Lebrument, professor at the Université Clermont Auvergne.
An article written by Cédrine Zumbo-Lebrument, teacher and researcher at the Clermont School of Business and Norbert Lebrument, professor at the Université Clermont Auvergne.
The report covers interventions over 24 hours, and mentions motorists stranded due to flooding, as well as residents evacuated from homes encircled by rising waters.
The report covers interventions over 24 hours, and mentions motorists stranded due to flooding, as well as residents evacuated from homes encircled by rising waters.
At the end of 2023, analysis of the drinking water from the two water catchment sites (Beauvechain and Nodebais) revealed high levels of PFAS. Although below the future maximum authorized threshold, this pollution is a source of concern for local residents. The episode is still fresh in the minds of local residents, as can be heard in our audio report below.
At the end of 2023, analysis of the drinking water from the two water catchment sites (Beauvechain and Nodebais) revealed high levels of PFAS. Although below the future maximum authorized threshold, this pollution is a source of concern for local residents. The episode is still fresh in the minds of local residents, as can be heard in our audio report below.
The beverage packaging deposit system has been operational in Latvia since 2022. You pay an extra 10 cents per bottle or can and, when returning the packaging, you get a voucher or you can donate the refund. Soon there will be an opportunity to transfer the refund to your bank account, Latvian Radio reports on 14 May.
The beverage packaging deposit system has been operational in Latvia since 2022. You pay an extra 10 cents per bottle or can and, when returning the packaging, you get a voucher or you can donate the refund. Soon there will be an opportunity to transfer the refund to your bank account, Latvian Radio reports on 14 May.
In the spring, people are increasingly going out into nature, but a pleasant trip is often spoiled by an unpleasant sight - dumped construction debris, car tyres, furniture and other rubbish that is the result of fly-tipping, reports Latvian Television's 'Nature Facts' show.
In the spring, people are increasingly going out into nature, but a pleasant trip is often spoiled by an unpleasant sight - dumped construction debris, car tyres, furniture and other rubbish that is the result of fly-tipping, reports Latvian Television's 'Nature Facts' show.
Reflecting the sun’s rays back to space to prevent climate change, known as solar geoengineering, is as controversial as it is intriguing. SWI swissinfo.ch explains all there is to know about this “Plan B” for the climate that is dividing the scientific community.
Reflecting the sun’s rays back to space to prevent climate change, known as solar geoengineering, is as controversial as it is intriguing. SWI swissinfo.ch explains all there is to know about this “Plan B” for the climate that is dividing the scientific community.
