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Perennial pollutants increasingly used in pesticides in US, study says
The results of this study are “absolutely frightening news, because pesticides are among the most widely distributed pollutants in the world,” says Nathan Donley, co-author of the study. Published 07/24/2024…
“We must study all possible remedies,” insists Sandrine Rousseau after the election of Yaël Braun-Pivet to the presidency
It doesn’t work. The day after the re-election of Yaël Braun-Pivet at the presidency of the National Assembly, the New Popular Front (NFP) is not digesting the news. Invited to…
The Seine is now swimmable, according to a study by the specialist NGO Surfrider Foundation
These results contrast with the previous study, unveiled in the spring, which highlighted an “alarming” state of the waters of the Seine. Published 07/16/2024 07:22 Reading time: 1 min View…
A study puts forward several hypotheses to explain the “Novid”, these people never infected
Some people may be naturally protected by their genetic heritage, according to researchers who published their findings in the prestigious journal “Nature.” Published 12/07/2024 12:18 Update 07/12/2024 12:19 Reading time:…
Wind, solar… China builds twice as much as the rest of the world, according to a study
China is consolidating its position as a global leader in renewable energy: almost two-thirds of new solar and wind capacity built in 2024 worldwide will be located in China, according…
TFA present in tap water almost everywhere in Europe, according to a study
This substance, whose health effects are still poorly understood, is present in 94% of tap water samples analyzed, according to several European environmental NGOs. Published 07/11/2024 07:57 Reading time: 2…
Study | Luxury office buildings continue to gain popularity
(Montreal) High-end office space continues to be popular with corporate tenants. The gap between vacancy rates for these buildings and lower-end ones has widened further in several city centres across…
Montpellier, Rennes, Toulouse and Caen are among the best cities to study in, according to the ranking of the magazine “L’Étudiant”
The magazine notes that rents are experiencing inflation in 41 of the 47 cities in its ranking. Published 07/03/2024 10:45 Reading time: 1 min The Charles-de-Gaulle esplanade, September 15, 2022…
Animal welfare, largely forgotten in film shootings according to a study
Deer killed, bear tied with chains… Largely forgotten during filming, the question of animal welfare is revealed by a study carried out in France which calls for the 7e art…
Microplastics: study warns of disease risks
Micro- and nanoplastic particles flooding the environment could increase the risk of suffering from non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and chronic lung diseases, warns a new international…
half of National Education staff have received no training, according to a study by the SE-Unsa union
The government says it trains all school staff in secularism, the teachers’ union Unsa carried out its investigation and estimates that half of the staff have not been trained. Published…
one in ten adults have already used cocaine in France, according to a study
Cocaine consumption increased tenfold between 1992 and 2023, according to the study by the French Observatory of Drugs and Addictive Tendencies. Published on 06/26/2024 08:25 Update on 06/26/2024 09:13 Reading…
Antarctica is heading towards “uncontrolled melting” of its ice caps, study warns
Scientists say a new “tipping point” could be reached. Published on 06/25/2024 6:53 p.m. Reading time: 2 min A view of part of an Antarctic ice sheet, February 7, 2024.…
McGill University Study | The 10 most dangerous intersections for cycling in Montreal listed
The intersection of Ontario and Berri streets is the most dangerous in the eyes of Montreal cyclists, reveals a new study conducted last spring by McGill University with 1,500 two-wheel…
Antarctica is heading towards “uncontrolled melting” of its ice caps, study warns
Scientists say a new “tipping point” may be about to be reached. Published on 06/25/2024 6:53 p.m. Reading time: 1 min A view of part of an Antarctic ice sheet,…
McGill University Study | The ten most dangerous intersections for cycling in Montreal listed
The intersection of Ontario and Berri streets is the most dangerous in the eyes of Montreal cyclists, reveals a new study conducted this spring by McGill University with 1,500 two-wheel…
Exposure rates to certain pollutants near methane digesters are not dangerous for health, according to an Atmo France study
According to a study by the independent organization Atmo France, revealed by France Inter, the quality of the air near the methanization units is reassuring for the health of local…
Supreme Court to Study Transition Treatment for Transgender Minors
(Washington) The Supreme Court of the United States took up Monday for the first time the question of treatment for transgender minors, which deeply divides American society, by agreeing to…
More than 400,000 Quebecers in great socio-economic vulnerability, reveals a study published by the Literacy Foundation
Around 425,000 Quebecers would be trapped in a spiral of great vulnerability, while their socio-economic development would be hampered by limited income and insufficient basic skills. This is what emerges…
China and France launch satellite to study the history of the universe
The rocket carrying the device loaded with sensors took off without incident from a space base in southern China. Published on 06/22/2024 2:44 p.m. Reading time: 1 min A Long…