If you’ve been living under a rock for the past six months, you might not have heard of a little thing called the Paris Accords. For those not in the know, the Paris Agreement came into existence in 2016, a…
OxyGen project brings a stunning nature oasis to Paris’ business district
BY: SHAWNTAE HARRIS A bridge that once sprawled over top the Seine River is transforming into a romantic 19th-century green space, complete with gardens and restaurants. A flower garden will weave between the tables set up for a peaceful meal. Stephane…
Paris is spreading the love by selling their old love locks to raise money for refugees
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP The City of Love has found a new way to spread the love. The famous trend of attaching locks to bridges in Paris has been a symbol of love for citizens and tourists since 2008. Last year,…
Paris bans cars and makes public transportation free in a fight against the worst air pollution in a decade
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Free public transportation would be a dream come true for commuters who spend hundreds of dollars on transportation per year. For Parisians, they are on their third consecutive day of free public transportation. Unfortunately, it’s not an…
These 5 cities have the coolest green initiatives
By: Jocelyn Schwalm With just about everyone starting to feel the effects of global warming, sustainability is becoming more and more of a popular concept to incorporate into the structural integrity of cities around the world. Enormous efforts have already…
France passes a law requiring new rooftops to be covered with plants or solar panels
BY: TYLER FYFE Earlier this month France passed legislation in response to pressure from environmental activists that all buildings constructed in commercial zones must have sections roofed with solar panels or green spaces. According to smog readings by air pollution…