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Recycled Plastic Cheaper In France

Arsenij Percov — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 17:08:44 +0000

The French government said that it plans to make bottles produced with recycled plastic cheaper than ones made from new plastic. It will further tighten regulation on plastic use. Brune Poirson, Junior Environment Minister, told that the government also plans to push two changes: increase taxes on landfill and reduce value-added tax on recycling activities. Veolia, […]

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Undersea Power Line and Gas Pipeline to Help Iberian Peninsula

Arsenij Percov — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 04:50:31 +0000

Portugal, Spain, and France finally agreed to build an undersea power line in the Bay of Biscay on Friday. The aim of the project is to help the Iberian peninsula escape its energy isolation. The deal signed by these three countries guarantees the financing of the construction of the undersea power line linking Spain and […]

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France Intends to Speed Up Wind Power Projects

Jose Aguilar — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 21:15:45 +0000

The French Government circulated on Thursday plans to speed up the installation of wind turbines. Such plans were put together by a working group, formed last October, to tackle the obstacles brought forth by the long-standing opposition against France´s renewable energy goals. According to reports by an industry spokesman, one of the aims of the working […]

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Emmanuel Macron to All Scientists: Let’s Make Our Planet Great Again

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 16:35:21 +0000

The newly appointed President of France, Emmanuel Macron, sent a message today to all bright minds in the US: engineers, scientists who believe climate change is real and they can do something about it. He said that France is their second homeland and that the country welcomes anyone who wishes to embrace the goal of […]

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France to Ban Plastic Dishes by 2020, Decision Stirs Controversy

Courtney Lepping — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:02:42 +0000

France just passed a law against plastic cups, cutlery, and plates. By 2020, the Energy Transition for Green Growth will go into effect and said plastics will start phasing out. Should it be illegal to negatively impact climate change? Or should it be legal to sell harmful goods despite the detrimental environmental impact? Either way, […]

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Huge Fines for French Supermarkets That Throw Food

Mila Luleva — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 18:17:35 +0000

France is the first country in the world to fine supermarkets for throwing away food. Millions die of starvation and lack of food around the world- this is a fact. But even if we don’t look as far as the poor areas in Africa and Asia, in our cities, here in the so-called developed world, there are […]

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France to Cover 1,000km of Roads with Solar Panels

Mila Luleva — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:52:07 +0000

France takes solar road concept to another level- paves 1,000km (~630 miles) of city roads with solar panels. The huge success of the SolaRoad project in the Netherlands, where a bike path was covered with solar panels, was bound to trigger the interest of others. The difference now is that SolaRoad had to take the […]

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Electric Vehicle Incentives in France – 10,000 Euros

Benji Jerew — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 12:40:21 +0000

Are electric vehicle incentives the path toward cleaner air? New legislation in France offers up to €10,000 in incentives, could be a step in the right direction! Taking a look at the air quality in some of the world’s cities, such as Beijing, Los Angeles, or Paris, and one can see, quite literally, the big problem that […]

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Europe’s Largest Solar Power Plant Under Construction in France

Mila Luleva — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:13:42 +0000

New massive solar power plant is about to make France a serious contender for the ever-so-wanted title of ‘Europe’s greatest’ in renewable energy. Constructed and managed by the French-based firm Neoen, the biggest solar power plant is set to begin full operation in one year from now. Over the past few years, the renewable energy sector […]

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Oui! French Say Yes to Geothermal Power

Ari Luis — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 06:17:13 +0000

The French are starting a new revolution – one in renewable energy. Well, at least they are reviving one in geothermal power. The country already has the second largest concentration of geothermal wells in the world, after Iceland, to heat 170,000 homes. However, in a push to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring the country’s energy […]

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Electric Vehicles Cannot be Advertised as “Green” in France

Benji Jerew — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 16:10:08 +0000

Are electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and fuel-efficient vehicles “green?” The answer, for many people, is “Yes,” but the French see things a little differently. Look up on YouTube or watch the television for green car ads, and you’ll be sure to find advertisements for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and even this year’s SUV, just a […]

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High-Emissions Vehicle Tax Increases 25% in France, Incentives on Cleaner Options Lagging

Benji Jerew — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:52:51 +0000

In an effort to clear the air in France, France started taxing high-emissions vehicles. The gradually-increasing tax is designed to convince buyers to look toward cleaner options. The tax on high-emissions vehicles was established in 2008 and, for the most part, has been successful, increasing the adoption of cleaner vehicles. On Tuesday, the tax rate […]

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France Paves the Way in Lowering CO2 Emissions

Leigh Hutchens — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 01:19:58 +0000

Scientists believe it’s still possible to reduce CO2 emissions by a whopping 50% globally by 2050, but only if countries take drastic measures – like the ones taken by France. France is the only country in the world that has successfully lowered greenhouse gas emissions over the past 30 years at a rate of 2% […]

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Can the French Power Grid Handle All the Electric Vehicles?

Benji Jerew — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:45:18 +0000

Since electric vehicles don’t fill up at a pump but instead at an outlet, concerns over power grid stability are rising in France. Renault has launched the ZOE electric vehicle in France just recently. While it isn’t the first electric vehicle in France, its more reasonable price could make it much more appealing to the […]

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How Many Billions France Would Lose in Case of a Nuclear Accident

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:59:51 +0000

France’s own nuclear safety institute (IRSN) has published a study in which they assess the financial losses in case of a nuclear power plant accident. The paper says it would cost them about 430 bln euros, or $580 bln. That is 20 percent of their economic output. 100,000 people would be displaced in such circumstances […]

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Germany and France On The Right Way to Renewable Energy Transition

Mila Luleva — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 11:37:29 +0000

Despite numerous efforts of critics and opponents of renewable energy to undermine the importance of solar and wind, and to stimulate burning of fossil fuels as an energy source, they cannot keep up with current technological advances and sustainable development policies. Various green energy projects demonstrate that the key to ‘cleaner’ future is to create […]

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New Regime Stepping in to Revive French Solar Industry

Benji Jerew — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:38:25 +0000

While most other countries in the European Union [EU] have been making strides in green energy, including Germany, whose efforts made it the leader in renewable energy in 2012, and Spain, whose 19.9MW CSP plant just came online in 2011. Since 2010, on the other hand, the French solar industry has lost 44% of its […]

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Electric Smart For Two Available Starting 2012 Promises to be More Fun

Cristi — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:21:38 +0000

Daimler AG plans to introduce its electric Smart for Two by the end of this year. Serial production of this model will only start in 2012 in the plant from Hambach, France.

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