Ferréol Delmas, who criss-crosses France with his Ecologie Responsable think-tank, is convinced that ecology can and must be rooted in the regions and based on entrepreneurship. In short, right-wing. Interview.
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History
Albert Schweitzer, precursor of respect for animals
par Christoph Ammannpar Christoph AmmannThe Alsatian physician and pastor extended ethics far beyond human relations. Inspired by a revelation in the heart of Africa, he forged a universal ethic embracing people, animals and nature, prefiguring modern ecological ethics.
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As a result of human activity, certain natural areas are under increasing pressure. Should people be denied access to them altogether? Two Regard Libre editors debate the issue.
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Drawing on Vaclav Smil, Pascal Couchepin advocates an approach to ecological challenges based on facts rather than rhetoric. Every month, the former Federal Councillor shares a piece of reading that has caught his attention.
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In recent years, climate activists have regularly taken public space hostage. It doesn't seem to bother them that this form of action is having difficulty winning over the general public: by their own admission, they don't want to rally.
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Literature
My snowy walk with Sylvain Tesson: «Everything in Switzerland delights me».»
par Oriane Binggelipar Oriane BinggeliHiking in the mountains means forgetting «your regrets, your plans, your ambitions». Sylvain Tesson crossed the Alps on skis, dedicating his latest book, Blanc. The story of a balancing act between physical effort and inner remission. Interview.
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Society
Beliefs in the end of the world: «Millenarianism brings hope».»
par Jonas Follonierpar Jonas FollonierDirector of the Religioscope Institute in Fribourg, Jean-François Mayer is a specialist in new religious movements. Among his subjects of study: beliefs in the end of the world, which belong to the spiritual realm, but not only... Interview.
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The return of war to Europe, the nuclear threat, the climate crisis... the spectre of the «end of the world» has not gone away. Spotlight on our next issue, to be published on October 3.
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World
Pascal Couchepin: «Threats of an imminent apocalypse are false».»
par Pascal Couchepinpar Pascal CouchepinEach month, we feature a column by one of the personalities who give us the pleasure of alternating between the two. Current affairs, history, politics and philosophy: former Federal Councillor Pascal Couchepin's readings.
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Switzerland
Regardless of the SVP's rhetoric, rural resentment exists
par Jonas Follonierpar Jonas FollonierThe SVP has seized on a real phenomenon









