Five years later France’s problems are still festering, and Sarkozy has lost in a close but decisive election to François Hollande. Sarkozy’s arrogance led to his downfall.

Last week L’Oréal released its sustainable development report and shared its progress from sustainability innovation to stakeholder engagement.

Last week a Paris primary school launched a new heating system that draws energy from nearby sewer pipes. The joint project between the city’s water department and two companies, CPCU and Lyonnaise des Eaux, will provide 70% of the school’s heating needs.

Yes, the parks are beautiful, food is great, museums are stunning, and for the first timer doing the 10 country in 9 day European tour, the Eiffel Tour is a ridiculous hoot. But the joy of Paris at any time of year is drifting through Paris’s remaining passages.

Now a public housing project in the center of Paris will benefit from all those commuters darting across Paris–body heat from subway commuters will heat 17 flats starting next year.

When I was a child, it seemed that the only cheeses that existed were cheddar, Swiss, and maybe Monterey Jack.  In other words, orange cheese, white cheese, and Velveeta, if that counts.  Then a generation ago, artisan cheeses slowly made their way into specialty shops and even grocery stores.  In the United States, Canada, and [...]