Publications — Suggestions de lecture

🔬 Forest soils and climate warming: what does the science say? Sharlène Laberge, Head of Scientific Research and Innovation at Akène, co-authored a fascinating study published in the scientific journal Discover Soil, which explores how forest soils react to rising temperatures—and how tree species influence these reactions. 🌳 CO₂, CH₄, forest composition, temperature thresholds… The results challenge many common assumptions!

October 30, 2023 In the world of environmental literature, some works transcend genre boundaries to offer a fresh and inspiring perspective on our relationship with nature. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer is one of those works. Published in 2013, this book invites readers on a masterful exploration of Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the profound lessons plants can offer us. This book immediately came to mind upon reading the recent “Interconnected Disaster Risks Report 2023” from the United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS). The report...

Published over 15 years ago by Douglas W. Tallamy, the book Bringing Nature Home highlights the inseparable link between native plant species and native wildlife. This call for natural landscaping and the use of native plants remains profoundly relevant today. A fresh reading reminds us that anyone with access to a plot of land or a backyard can make a meaningful contribution to preserving biodiversity.