My alternative guide to the art of living

My alternative guide to the art of living

Reflecting on the best way to prepare for life next year, the decade indeed? You can enroll in a course at one of France’s most famous political science faculties, where students have been queuing for a new course on the nation’s “art de vivre” – the essence of the Gallic way of life. Lecturers and … Read more

It’s Organic September – but is organic food really better for your health, and for the planet?

It's Organic September – but is organic food really better for your health, and for the planet?

One potential problem here is the so-called “cocktail effect” – the mixing of different pesticides. Pesticides are tested individually, Percival says, and the combination could “interact in unpredictable ways, could have adverse health effects.” We just don’t know yet. The fact that several pesticides, previously considered safe, have since been banned, does not inspire confidence. … Read more