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Cyril Fourneris

Smart Regions

Six endangered species in the Rhine wetlands are given help to survive

In partnership with the European Commission

It is urgent to protect biodiversity, and there are solutions. Thanks to a cross-border project in the wetlands along the Rhine, concrete action is being taken to develop and sustain the population of six threatened species.

France

Migrants exploited harvesting grapes in Champagne region, court hears

Six people and three companies have gone on trial in France, accused of exploiting migrants to harvest grapes for major winemakers in the Champagne region in 2018.

France

Hundreds overlook virus rules to mark France's summer music festival

After months of silence, the French capital's streets were packed at the weekend for the annual Fête de la musique — even though some people flouted coronavirus rules.

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Could seaweed be the fuel of the future?

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers in the Netherlands and Denmark are testing the performance and the financial viability of this next-generation of biofuel.

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Climate control: Stockholm named world’s smartest city as it aims for climate positive footprint

In partnership with The European Commission

Even though it’s one of Europe’s fastest growing capitals, Stockholm plans to be carbon negative by 2040.

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Could jellyfish be the answer to fighting ocean pollution?

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers in Slovenia believe they can take advantage of the proliferation of jellyfish in European seas by using their mucus to trap microplastic particles and help clean up the oceans

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The world's largest E-ferry, connects two islands without emmiting CO2

In partnership with The European Commission

It's hoped the vessel will pave the way to achieving carbon neutrality and the full electrification required by the international maritime authorities.

Taste

Take a gastronomic journey through Japan

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Michelin-starred chef Thierry Voisin guides us through the flavours that make Japan.

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How microalgae can treat wastewater and make it a valuable resource

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers for the European 'Saltgae' project are demonstrating how algae can cut the costs of treating polluted water- and do it in a sustainable way.

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The robots making life easier for amputees

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers aim to reduce the amount of work the physical body needs to use a prosthetic. Tests on prosthetics and exoskeletons are being made at the Bio-Robotics Institute in Pontedera, Italy.

France

Hyperloop pioneers choose rural France to test high-speed rail travel

A Canadian firm looking to develop the high-speed rail travel of the future plans to build its test site deep in the French countryside.

France

Kylian Mbappé, the ace in France's pack

He's only 19 year old but Kylian Mbappé could be France's best player and one who could help it win the World Cup..

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