When the air is polluted, it affects every environment

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Pollution can be caused by a variety of activities: industry, agriculture, transport, human activity, household waste, etc. No matter where you are, there are always some traces of pollution. Although air quality is the most cross-cutting issue when it comes to pollution, it is important not to focus too narrowly, because human health and the environment are inextricably linked. That’s what Jacques Patris, Chairman of ATMO Hauts-de-France, explains in an interview.

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Jacques Patris

Chairman of Atmo HDF, Member of the Atmo France Board and National Air/Health Coordinator for Atmo France.

Addiction doesn’t just happen!

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The use of psychoactive substances, whether these are legal (tobacco, alcohol, anti-anxiety medications, hypnotic medications, opioid-based medications) or illegal (cannabis, cocaine, MDMA, new synthetic drugs, etc.), or screen-based behaviours (social networking, online sexual activities, gambling, video games, shopping) follows a gradual path from simple use to excessive or problematic use to addiction (also known as dependence).

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Professor Laurent Karila

Psychiatrist specialised in addiction

How to unleash Potential through Knowledge

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At 2050, Knowledge it’s the essence of our forward-thinking investment strategy. It embodies our belief that knowledge is not only power but the key to unlocking the immense potential for positive change through investments that are not only financially sound but also socially and environmentally responsible.

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Meyha Camara

A conversation with Vincent Stanley, director of Philosophy Patagonia: “Our philosophy is ingrained in what people do in the company.”

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It’s an icon. A brand highly recognizable with its flashy color robust bags and its several commitments towards a sustainable future since the early days of 1973. Patagonia has served as an example for many years way beyond its industry and one of the early employees, Vincent Stanley, serving now as the Director of Philosophy, have been at the heart of the story, he knows everything inside out.

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Guillaume Bregeras

Our journey towards decarbonization: Insights and strategies

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The journey towards decarbonization is a complex and challenging process. Companies and organizations globally are grappling with how to transition to a low-carbon economy while maintaining profitability and competitiveness. This is how we do it.

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Meyha Camara

S’émerveiller et comprendre pour agir

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À la peur ou au déni face aux bouleversements environnementaux, peut-on substituer la compréhension et l’émerveillement, qui sont des moteurs indispensables d’action et de recherche de solutions ? À 2050, nous en faisons le pari, et c’est pourquoi nous avons participé à la co-création d’un cours multidisciplinaire et accessible à tous sur les enjeux environnementaux du XXIème siècle. Aujourd’hui délivré à l’ensemble des étudiant.e.s de première année de l’Université Paris-Dauphine, ce cours est placé sous licence libre, afin d’en faire un savoir le plus largement partagé : avec nos équipes, avec celles des entreprises et associations de notre écosystème, avec vous !

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Aicha Ben Dhia

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