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Oceans and acidification

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The oceans, fundamental for life on Earth, produce much of the oxygen we breathe, absorb 30% of global CO2 emissions and provide a livelihood for over three billion people. However, human activity on these vast bodies of water is proving increasingly worrying. Since the late…

Mayotte’s water crisis: the urgent need for action

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In the Indian Ocean, the French island of Mayotte is currently grappling with a water crisis of unprecedented severity, leaving its inhabitants in a worrying situation. Amplified by limited resources, persistent drought and questionable management, this crisis requires both an immediate response and long-term solutions….

Seawards at COP28

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On November 30th, Seawards will be at COP28, a summit where representatives from nearly 200 countries will meet to coordinate global climate action for the coming year. Water is an major issue. In view of the current urgency, strong political decisions and firm commitments are…

Six catastrophic risks threatening our planet

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Threats, such as melting glaciers and the disappearance of animal species, are familiar topics in discussions about climate change. A new UN report also reveals the existence of risks that receive less media coverage, but are just as worrying for the planet….

An unprecedented water crisis

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This summer’s torrential rains over part of France are just an illusion, because humanity is really suffering from a water shortage. These are the alarming findings of the World Resources Institute…

At the source

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What’s going on? The climate? Global warming then? Are the cataclysmic carbon emissions observed by all the experts generated by our lifestyles? Yes, we know that global warming is induced by human activity….

Countering illegal fishing

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Today’s fisheries resources are under threat from the use of unsustainable fishing gear, leading to overfishing and illegal fishing. Over 800 million people worldwide depend on fishing for their livelihood…

Tuna battle: two opposing schools of thought

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On Sunday February 5, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission voted to ban fish aggregating devices. A victory for environmental organizations. A controversial decision for European shipowners….

An agreement (at last) for the international waters

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The signing of an international treaty to protect the high seas was announced on March 4 by Rena Lee, president of the intergovernmental conference held at the United Nations (UN) headquarters….

“Cryo-separation, a promising technology” by Antoine Orsini

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“When it comes to desalination, some solutions can be false good ideas. We know several technologies: distillation, electrodialysis and reverse osmosis….