Etiket: plants
Three things to know about these plants with racist names that will soon be renamed
The 20th International Botanical Congress voted to rename more than 200 plants whose names are considered offensive or even racist. Published 07/24/2024 3:05 PM Update 07/24/2024 3:05 PM Reading time:…
The man who plants rare trees in Quebec
Once abundant, a dozen species of trees native to Quebec are now in danger of extinction. What can be done to preserve this forest heritage? Plant these majestic hardwoods on…
The art of combining plants | Le Devoir
This text is part of the special Pleasures notebook When you start growing vegetables, you obviously have high hopes for a harvest. To help you succeed in this living project,…
Bringing exotic fruits or plants in your luggage may facilitate the spread of bacteria or harmful insects
According to the FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 20 to 40 percent of the world’s food production is lost each year to pests that attack…
Assembly plants on strike | Deadlock broken at Bombardier in Toronto
Bombardier has resumed assembly of its Global private jets in Toronto after an 18-day strike that paralyzed its Ontario facilities. It remains to be seen what effect the walkout will…
Plants: an illegal international traffic
Published 04/07/2024 22:29 Video length: 4 min Plants: an illegal international traffic The trafficking of succulents particularly concerns plants and cacti from desert areas, many of which are protected at…
in Ukraine, the repair of bombed thermal power plants essential before winter
Targeted by Russian bombings, Ukrainian power plants can no longer supply all regions. The country’s largest private supplier estimates an electricity shortage of between 25 and 35% next winter. Published…
in Ukraine, the repair of bombed thermal power plants essential before winter
Targeted by Russian bombings, Ukrainian power plants can no longer supply all regions. The country’s largest private supplier estimates an electricity shortage of between 25 and 35% next winter. Published…
Flowering plants for a colorful garden
This text is part of the special Pleasures notebook Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of dazzling colors as we showcase our favorites: impressive rarities and the latest spectacular trends. Discover…
“Plants continue to grow even when you sleep. Side A”, Guillaume Arsenault
Last time, in 2019, it sounded like he stepped off a ship from a folk-psych-prog parallel universe. Surprising place for a Gaspé singer, but a fabulous trip. Here is our…
one of the largest floating solar power plants in Europe in Piolenc
Published on 05/06/2024 16:37 Video length: 3 min Vaucluse: one of the largest floating solar power plants in Europe in Piolenc Vaucluse: one of the largest floating solar power plants…
Quebec processing plants | Shrimp imported from Norway to stay afloat
This will come as no surprise to anyone: the season has been catastrophic for Quebec shrimp fishermen. To compensate for the small quantities harvested here, the only two factories that…
“Unessential Oils”, debut solo album by Warren Spicer, frontman of the indie rock group Plants and Animals
Sometimes, Warren Spicer, frontman of the indie rock band Plants and Animals, likes to drink a good beer while lying in the bath. This is the subject of Southsa flowing…
Aromatic plants that scent the air
This text is part of the special Pleasures notebook What could be more natural than bending over to smell a pretty flower? But doing it for leaves is a little…
G7 agrees to close coal-fired power plants without carbon capture devices by 2035
G7 countries meeting in Italy decided on Tuesday to phase out coal-fired power plants without carbon capture devices by 2035, an important step towards ending the use of fossil fuels.…
G7 countries commit to closing their coal-fired power plants by 2035
Meeting in Italy on Tuesday, the seven powers for the first time collectively announced an end date for coal. Published on 04/30/2024 2:32 p.m. Update on 04/30/2024 3:14 p.m. Reading…
Anti-deer plants | The Press
For many homeowners in both suburban and rural areas, white-tailed deer are a nightmare. The beast grazes on a good part of the vegetation which beautifies their environment, summer and…
In the world of giant plants
This text is part of the special Pleasures notebook Over the years, your little plants have become large, sometimes even giant, and now you have to provide them with XXL…
United States | CO2 emissions limits for coal-fired power plants imposed from 2032
(Washington) Joe Biden’s government announced Thursday that it would impose very strict limits on CO emissions from 20322 coal-fired power plants planning to remain in operation for a long time,…
apricot trees, apple trees, vines… After the extremely mild winter, the cold threatens “all plants”
Negative temperatures in the plains were recorded on Tuesday, particularly in the north of the Massif Central, in the East and Hauts-de-France. Published on 04/23/2024 1:43 p.m. Reading time: 3…