General

Song: 26 avril

Song by Renaud with a rather pessimistic view of our possible future. As you listen, see if you can fill in the gaps with the missing words. You can pause or rewind if you need to. When you get to the end, click on Score to see how you've done. Any incorrect answers will be corrected. Don't forget that to get the point for the word you'll need to put in the correct accents. There are 3 levels of the gap filling exercise. Why not try the advanced level first, and if it's too difficult, then go down a level?

Beginner:

http://www.lyricsgaps.com/exercises/view/950/Beginner

Intermediate:

http://www.lyricsgaps.com/exercises/view/950/Intermediate

Advanced:

http://www.lyricsgaps.com/exercises/view/950/Expert

When you've listened to the song a few times, try singing along with it here:

http://www.lyricsgaps.com/exercises/view/950/Karaoke

Song: Vert de colère – Pierre Perret

Song by Pierre Perret about how we are destroying the planet.

http://www.frmusique.ru/texts/p/perret_pierre/vertdecolere.htm

You can listen to it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ximuTsAWRKs

Song: Serial pollueur – Billy Ze Kick

Song by Billy Ze Kick et les gamins en folie. You can read the lyrics here:

http://www.paulus.free.fr/repertoire.php?id=12

And listen to it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qCZyDHiiiU

Song: La maison près de la fontaine

Song by Nino Ferrer. You can read the lyrics here:

http://www.lyricstime.com/nino-ferrer-la-maison-pr-s-de-la-

And listen to it here:

http://www.wat.tv/video/nino-ferrer-maison-pres-fontaine-

Environmental glossary

Glossary of terms used when talking about the environment. One the page you see you'll get a short definition, but if you click on the link saying Plus d'infos you will in many cases get a lot more information, so this can be used not just as a glossary, but as an introduction to each of the concepts.

http://www.recy.net/lexique.php

Environmental glossary

If at any stage in your reading you come across a term related to the environment that you cannot find a definition for, you are sure to find it in one of these specialist glossaries related to the environment.

http://www.sante-environnement-travail.fr/glossaire.php3

French consumers change

This is a great text, written for learners of French, about how French consumers are slowly changing, beginning to support sustainable development, responsible tourism, responsible saving, etc. If you hold the mouse over the words that are underlined you'll see English translations. To scroll up and down the page use the arrows. When you've listened to the text you can try the comprehension questions. Click on Correction at the end to see how you've done.

http://www.languageroutes.com/storefront-files/interactive/bd

Looking after the future of our planet

This excellent website is run by Nicolas Hulot. He is one of France's most influential ecologists and a well-known TV presenter.On the left-hand side of the page you will find links to information on all sorts of environmental-related issues. Click on any of them to open up a page of accessible information along with other links.

http://www.fondation-nature-homme.org/actions/qu

ConsoGlobe: environmentally-friendly living

This is a good website on environmentally-friendly consumption. Including sections on food, transport and housing, the site has interesting articles and advice on how to live ‘green'.

http://www.consoglobe.com/

All the latest news on France and the environment

This site is a good source of information on the latest news and developments on the environment. It provides articles that address new laws and proposals that will help tackle issues of climate change both in France and in the EU.

http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/

Le Grenelle de l'environnement 2

What is happening about the environment in France in 2010? What are the government's plans? Here you will find a whole series of short radio and (and a couple of video) reports. Just click on any of the red links to see a summary of the report and to listen to the audio or watch the video. A really great resource!

http://www.rtl.fr/dossier/5939925102/2/le-grenelle-2-chez-les-

Le Grenelle de l'environnement

Report summarizing the decisions taken as a result of the Grenelle de l'environnement (big public debate organized in 2007 by Sarkozy on the direction that France would take with regard to environmental policies). The report covers new buildings, transport, energy, ecological taxes, health, agriculture, biodeversity and waste management. Click on the speaker icon to listen to the video clips if you have a particular interest in the subject.

http://www.cite-sciences.fr/francais/ala_cite/science_actualite

Le Grenelle de l'environnement

This video explains the Grenelle de l'environnement, with interviews with a varitey of ordinary people and experts.

http://www.legrenelle-environnement.fr/grenelle-environnement/spip

Nantes: Green capital of Europe

Nantes has recently been elected the environmental capital of Europe for 2013. Click below to read more on this topic and scroll down to read further about the demographics in French cities and the need to manage and control its environmental impact.

http://www.20minutes.fr/article/611717/planete-nantes-capitale-verte

Safety alert at nuclear plant

Short report about and comment on a leakage of uranium liquid from a nuclear fuel manufacturing plant in Romans-sur-Isère in July 2008.

Note: This page may take a while to load.

http://www.actualites-news-environnement.com/17185-fuite-radioactive-nuc

Pacte écologique

Information on the Pacte Ecologique.

http://www.pacte-ecologique.org/explications/presentation.php

Environmental Charter

In February 2005 France adopted an Environmental Charter as an integral part of the Constitution. It enshrines  "le droit de vivre de chacun dans un environnement équilibré et respectueux de la nature".  The second section on this page summarises very concisely what is contained in it. If you want to see the detail click on Le texte de la Charte de l'Environnement.

http://www.cite-sciences.fr/francais/ala_cite/science_actualites/

Les Verts

Dossiers and documents on all sorts of green issues

http://lesverts.fr/

Les Amis de la Terre

Official Website of Les Amis de la Terre.

http://www.amisdelaterre.org/

WWF

Official French site of the WWF.

http://www.wwf.fr/

Environment

Overview of how France is trying to take steps to protect the environment, from this site designed for Canadian children. Click on Environnement (in yellow).

http://www.ambafrance-ca.org/kid/

Environment / Paris

This site has a huge amount of information about the steps that are being taken in Paris to be more 'green '. Although it concentrates on Paris, many of the initiatives apply elsewhere in France as well.

http://www.paris.fr/portail/Environnement/Portal.lut?page_id=103

Deforestation

Short, illustrated document designed for primary school children on deforestation. Good as an introduction to the subject and as a source of the key vocabulary.

http://www.professeurphifix.net/eveil/ecologie_dangers_deforestation.pdf

Desertification

Very short, illustrated document designed for primary school children on desertification. Good as an introduction to the subject and as a source of the key vocabulary.

http://www.professeurphifix.net/eveil/ecologie_desertification.pdf