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Producing Fresh, Sustainable Foods on Allotments in the U.K.

by Alice Alech –France– The British have discovered an uplifting, social, healthy way to promote sustainability – care for the environment by growing their own fruits and vegetables while at the same time interacting with fellow gardeners. Allotments, or small

Posted in Economy, FEATURE ARTICLES

Comment Allez-vous? By bike, of course!

by Alice Alech – France – When the Tour de France started in 1903 as a stunt to promote a sports newspaper, no one realized then that this bicycle race would turn out to be the biggest annual sporting event

Posted in FEATURE ARTICLES, The World

Local Water Renaissance in France Ends Century-long Privatization Monopoly

by Alice Alech – France – Since the French revolution, town councils have been responsible for water management throughout France. Yet, most municipalities have been delegating the job to private water companies. As a result, 72% of French people use

Posted in Economy, FEATURE ARTICLES

The U.K. and Australia Fight Breast Cancer with Free Screening for Women 50+

by Alice Alech – France – Working as a breast screen radiographer or x-ray technologist can be rewarding and challenging at times but I know that detecting even a small breast cancer can make a difference in a woman’s life.

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