Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
THE greenhouse gas emissions (GES) in France have fallen by 5.3% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from Citepa, a non-profit association working for reliable information on GHGs and pollutants.
By 2023, GHG emissions had fallen by 5.8% compared to the previous year.
This quarterly drop in emissions is explained by a reduction in all major emitting sectors (energy production, buildings, industry, transport).
Taxes: check your bank details
It is important to ensure that the bank account known to the tax administration is up to date.
This will allow the smooth running of the payment of your tax supplement for the year 2023 or the refund of an overpaymentif applicable.
You have until July 2nd to check that the bank account known to the tax administration is the correct one or to provide information.
- onlinefrom your personal space on impots.gouv.fr, “Withholding tax” service, “Update your bank details” section,
- by telephoneon 0809 401 401 (non-premium rate call), Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To know more
Withholding tax, calendar… More information on the website of the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty
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Road safety: the one who drives is the one who doesn’t drink
Because road accidents remain leading cause of death among young peopleroad safety mobilizes throughout the summer to encourage young people to commit to being Sam, the one who drives and doesn’t drink to bring his friends back alive after a festive moment.
Being Sam means staying sober to protect others from road accidents.
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THE KEY NUMBERS
- 7 fatal accidents out of 10 with alcohol take place at night.
- The risk of being responsible for a fatal accident is multiplied on average by 18 among drunk drivers.
- Driving, the cannabis and alcohol cocktail multiplies by 29 the risk of causing a fatal accident.
Sam will therefore be present at the Solidays (from June 28 to 30, 2024) and Toulouse Rose Festival (from August 29 to September 1), challenging festival-goers to pass on its prevention messages, as well as on radio waveswith two spots carried by the host MRIK and the rapper Doria, broadcast all summer.
Follow Sam
Find Sam’s advice on protecting others.
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Eco-delegate action prize winners
The price of eco-delegated action aims to encourage and promote the initiatives undertaken by eco-delegates within their educational establishments.
206 establishments from mainland France and the overseas departments took part in the fourth edition of this competition, organized in partnership with Bayard Presse.
64 academic winners, 3 national winners and 1 winner of the special jury prize were recognized this year.
