The French Speedo is Back as France strips down for the Climate

In France, a new law is being implemented to minimize greenhouse gas emissions caused by clothing during the summer season. Citizens are encouraged to wear less clothing, with limits falling from 1 kilogram to 700 grams by mid-June, and another 200 grams by July. Failure to comply will result in a fine or civil service. Some towns along the French coast may even require citizens to go about without clothing.
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Paris Climate Talks & how to “glaner” before Global Warming

TODAY'S WORD: glaner (glah-nay) verb    to pick, to gather, to glean BONJOUR… The United Nations Climate Change Conference is well underway now in Paris. Do you think it is too late to make a difference vis-à-vis global warming?  Reading about our earth's demise has me thinking of a little known French verb — a verb underdog if you like.  Meet the humble Glaner ("to glean"). … Continue reading Paris Climate Talks & how to “glaner” before Global Warming