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Geothermal energy and transport infrastructures: an unexplored potential? The example of the metro…
Capitalising on the thermal stability of the subsurface to heat buildings aboveground: this is the principle of geothermal energy. In Rennes, a metro line was recently equipped to harness geothermal energy, with promising results.
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Marine Dumon, mathematics researcher
Find out more about Marine Dumon, a researcher who is using mathematics to help improve air pollution sensors.
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Martin Hendel, researcher in urban climatology
Find out more about Martin Hendel, a researcher in urban climatology who is looking for solutions to prevent cities from becoming unbearably hot.
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In Rezé, residents, researchers and elected representatives listen to the sounds of the city
In Rezé (Loire-Atlantique area), the “SonoRezé” project brings together scientists, elected representatives and residents to diagnose the sound environment in the town. The aim is to involve local residents in noise management.
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Food: are short food supply chains always sustainable?
The fragmentation of flows into small volumes limits the effects of short food circuits in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Air pollution: effective but imbalanced low-emission zones in France
Despite their relative effectiveness, these measures are unequal and do not respond to the need to revolutionise urban development.
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