The Local France

Climate change means French wines face identity crisis

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 08:52:18 +0100

France's top wines are facing tipping point due to climate change, that could winegrowers having to abandon the grapes that gave them world renown.

What really needs to happen in France in 2016

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:02:24 +0100

Sure France is a fantastic country and we must be grateful for everything it has to offer, but let's not kid ourselves - it could definitely be improved in a number of ways.

What France might look like in the year 2050

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 14:29:47 +0100

With the crucial COP21 climate summit kicking off in Paris on Monday here's a look at what France might look like in 2050 if temperatures continue to rise.

'Climate sceptic' French weatherman taken off air

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:32:15 +0200

France’s most famous weatherman has been sent on “forced holiday” by state TV France Télévisions after releasing a book in which he accuses climatologists of “taking the world hostage”.

France is the future, says boss of US tech giant

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:38:02 +0200

France and its Socialist government have been given a ringing endorsement from the boss of an American multinational, who believes the country is about to profoundly change. Air France executives might not agree, however.

The state of France 2015: 12 reasons to be positive

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:36:03 +0200

There's a lot of doom and gloom surrounding France at the moment, but a major new report on the state of the country in 2015 shows there are many reasons why France should feel good about itself.

Future Paris: What's new for 2014 and beyond

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:20:00 +0100

Critics often say Paris is stuck in the past but there's plenty happening in the coming months and years, from new museums opening or re-opening to plans to have cable cars crossing the Seine or new vertigo inducing glass floors in the Eiffel Tower. Here's what to expect.

You’ve got mail! In the future

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:40:50 +0200

French company Mailenium offers clients an unusual service: a delivery service stretching into the future.