Carbon footprint: 8 Tons is a lot or not?
In France, the average carbon footprint is around 8 tons (8.2T) per year per person.This was the result of a survey conducted by CITEPA and the Association pour la transition Bas Carbone…
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Ecological Planning Waiting for Disruption
President Macron announced the steps of ecological planning. These announcements were eagerly awaited to allow France to converge on the targets it has set for itself in terms of CO2 emissions. This is…
Energy Transition
Can the energy transition be limited to the construction of renewable energies, mainly solar panels, at low prices? This is something that is often heard or read.This optimistic view would signal that…
The limits to our freedom
In 2009, the Stockholm Resilience Centre defined the nine boundaries of the planet that formed the framework of its functioning before the industrial revolution.Exceeding one of the frontiers does not cause an immediate rupture…
The $100 oil price?
The price of oil, at 92 dollars yesterday, is increasing and could quickly approach 100 dollars per barrel which is the average price observed over the whole of 2022. What is the dynamic behind…
What is your attitude towards climate change?
What is our, your, attitude towards climate change? Are you more conservative, cornucopian or rebellious? Each attitude corresponds to an aspect of the energy transition. We each tend to favor part of…
Paris Accord and Fairness for the US
Is the Paris accord on Climate so unfair for the United States? Donald Trump said it was the main reason to exit from it. Using three different measures Professor Peter…