News
December 21st, 2023
Investigate Europe conducts an investigation into mining pollution in Europe and interviews Laura Verdier
EU states ‘hide’ true scale of hazardous mining waste buried beneath Europe
November 17th, 2023
La Vie publishes an article on soil pollution linked to the activity of the Yara factory and asks Laura Verdier for her analysis
Yara, the fertilizer factory which prefers to lay off workers rather than stop polluting.
June 2023
La Revue Dessinée investigates soil pollution and calls on the expertise of Laura Verdier
Nickel Chromium - Industrial heritage torments residential areas: investigation into soil pollution in Paris surburbs and elsewhere.
March 14th, 2023
Dr Nozman (4,5 millions subsribers on YouTube) calls again on Laura Verdier to prepare his popular science video
Expertise on the theme of soil pollution as part of a video on the derailment of a train loaded with toxic substances in the USA.
January 24th, 2023
Dr Nozman (4,5 millions subscribers on YouTube) calls on Laura Verdier to prepare his popular science video
Expertise on soil pollution regarding nuclear waste burial in the Runit atoll located in the Pacific ocean.
September 12th, 2022
La Croix publishes an article related to mining liabilities and interviews Laura Verdier
As part of a global article entitled "France launches the hunt for rare metals", Laura Verdier warns of the lack of regulatory protection of soils and their potential pollution by mining activities.
September 6th,2022
Laura Verdier is interviewed in the TF1 8 p.m. news (major news in France with 6 millions of people watching) on wildfires and drought
Low soil moisture levels during droughts favor the development of large-scale forest fires.
August 22nd, 2022
Mediapart investigates the case of a polluted factory demolition and questions Laura Verdier
Expertise on potential health impacts of the demolition of a polluted factory located in an urban area.
August 5th, 2022
Laura Verdier is interviewed in the TF1 8 p.m. news (major news in France with 6 millions of people watching) on the drought in France and its impact on water and soil
This summer's heat wave is affecting soils and water resources throughout France and Europe.
June 4th, 2022
Repoterre publishes "Mines: the toxic legacy" and Laura Verdier gives her analysis
An investigation conducted in three parts on the health and ecological impacts of mining activity in France, particularly in terms of soil pollution.
June 3rd & 4th, 2022
Radio France is carrying out an investigation into soil pollution, Laura Verdier brings her expertise
Professionnal opinion within the framework of the investigation carried out by Anne Laure Barral (major environmental journalist in France) and presented in two parts in the radio program "Secrets d'Info" on France Inter.
April 27th, 2022
Laura Verdier interviewed by TF1 News on the REACH regulation changes regarding hazardous chemicals in Europe
Analysis of the new ban of toxic chemicals in Europe due to this regulatory change.
March 2022
The Geological Society of France review publish a file dedicated to polluted soils and asks Laura Verdier to write the introductory article
Article "Polluted soils: an unknown health and environmental issue - The urgent necessity to protect of soil quality".
November 19th, 2021
Natura Sciences interviews Laura Verdier as part of her book launch "Polluted soils - Threats to populations and biodiversity"
Laura Verdier explains the reasons why she wrote the book and its key messages.
October 2nd, 2021
Laura Verdier is invited on France Bleu as part of the promotion of her book "Polluted soils - Threats to populations and biodiversity"
Presentation of the book on the Planète Bleu program hosted by Benoit Prospero.
September 28th, 2021
Laura Verdier is on France Culture on their magazine of environment related pediatric cancers cases in France
Laura Verdier is Aurélie Luneau's guest with André Cicolella and Mickaël Derangeon to discuss the causes of pediatric cancers.
September 1st, 2021
"Contaminated soils : threats to populations and biodiversity" : the first book of Laura Verdier
Publication at Dunod (first French scientific publisher) of a book on soil pollution, associated challenges and possible remediation actions.
June 14th, 2021
Laura Verdier is interviewed by the French Senate in charge of european affairs regarding soils protection
Interview regarding an European resolution motion calling for relaunching the process of a soil European directive.
May 27th, 2021
Laura Verdier publishes an opinion in the Huffington Post regarding the Climate new law
"Global warming: the French Climate & Resilience new law does not protect soils enough", the opinon of Laura Verdier.
May 21st, 2021
EFE training "Environment, Health & Safety Manager": Laura Verdier is jury member
Training to become Environment, Health & Safety Manager, in charge of preventing these risks by implementing the company EHS policy.
May 19th, 2021
Annual conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment - IAIA : Laura Verdier presents AFD complaint mecanism.
Laura Verdier presents her missions within the framework of the environmental and social complaints management system of the Agence Française de Développement, in terms of complaint eligibility and conciliation.
April 13th, 2021
Closure of Maxam Tan factory : Laura Verdier is interviewed by Marianne
Laura Verdier technical analysis of the decontamination of the industrial site to be closed soon.
September 28th, 2020
One year after fire at Lubrizol factory, Laura Verdier analyzes the situation at France 5
Invited by "La Quotidienne" at France 5, Laura Verdier summarizes actions taken and to be carried out to ensure populations safety and preservation of environment.
June 10th, 2020
Laura Verdier is interviewed by the French Senate on contaminated land management
The Senate commission is investigating health and ecological problems linked to soil pollution on sites which have hosted industrial or mining activities, and on public and industrial policies for the rehabilitation of these soils.
April 21st, 2020
"Rethink our risk culture": Laura Verdier publishes an opinion in Les Echos
Laura Verdier suggests, during the Covid-19 sanitary crisis, to think back and look for improvements in terms of risk culture in France.
October 2019
Fire at Lubrizol industrial site in France: Laura Verdier is invited by major French medias for her technical expertise
Laura Verdier is invited by : C Dans L'Air on France 5 (main French TV debate), Bruce Toussaint for his late show at BFM, the morning news of LCI, the evening news at TV5 Monde, the France 24 debate and Fabienne Le Moal on Europe 1.
September 25th, 2019
GIEC report on climate and oceans: Laura Verdier is interviewed by CNews
Laura Verdier is invited to explain the GIEC report highligthning the link between climate and oceans and to comment the UN Climate Change Summit 2019.
August 18th, 2019
Laura Verdier is now a Solar Impulse Volunteering Expert for the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions
The Solar Impulse Foundation goal is to identify 1000 Solutions that can protect the environment in a profitable way.
July 12th, 2019
A comic on water pollution: Quentin Lefebvre dicusses with Laura Verdier
Quentin Lefebvre, writer of Handman, and Laura Verdier discuss about actions to perform to reduce water pollution in France.
June 18th, 2019
Ozone air pollution: Laura Verdier is interviewed by 20 Minutes
Why beware of ozone pollution: Laura Verdier sheds light on "smog", a summer air pollution.
February 20th, 2019
As an opinion for the French newspaper Le Monde, Laura Verdier lays the foundations for an "ecological transition plan"
As part of the Great National Debate, Laura Verdier has been invited by Le Monde to propose a concrete solution for ending the crisis.
August 28th, 2018
Resignation of the French Ministry of Environment: Laura Verdier is invited on CNEWS
Laura Verdier is invited on CNEWS to comment the resignation of Nicolas Hulot, French Ministry of Environment.
July 3rd, 2018
Brownfields management: Laura Verdier speaks at EFE conference
Feedback regarding new contaminated lands French regulations.
Laura Verdier speaks about: « New French contaminated lands guidelines: which best practices to implement? »
June 18th, 2018
Laura Verdier speaks at the IA LAB ODD seminar organized by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and Simplon.co
Laura Verdier presents how artificial intelligence could improve environmental concerns.
March 8th, 2018
Laura Verdier at TV5 Monde to speak about the Citarum considered as the world's most polluted river
On March 8th, Laura Verdier was invited at TV5 Monde to speak about a major challenge: decontaminating the Citarum, considered as the most polluted river in the world, by 2025.
April 5th, 2018
Laura Verdier hosts EHSxTECH® event at Salesforce Paris
Laura Verdier hosted EHSxTECH®, an event organized by AnteaGroup®USA. An unique opportunity for Tech sector key players to meet and share innovations and feedback on environment, health and safety.
December 12th, 2017
One Planet Summit : Laura Verdier is invited at CNEWS
Live News on December 12th, 2017.
Laura Verdier comments Emannuel Macron speach at the One Planet Summit held in Paris.
December 12th, 2017
"When Flexible Worplaces meet Health and Safety Regulation" : Laura Verdier is speaking at CoreNet Global event at Salesforce
Laura Verdier explain French Labour Code changes in terms of Health and Safety and their impacts on Tech companies with French offices.
October 17th, 2017
"Health and Safety: remote work blind angle" : Laura Verdier's article in LES ECHOS
Why no precise rules in terms of Health and Safety will slow down or stop any remote work policy at French sites.
June 28th, 2017
"The contaminated sites management new methodology: Expert analysis": interview of Laura Verdier in EFE Environment Blog
Laura Verdier analyzes the new contaminated sites French methodology published in a April 19th, 2017 ministerial guideline.
May 9th, 2017
Corsica Sustainable Development Trophy: Folelli's 2nd year of Primary School wins the 3rd price for a project built by Laura Verdier and its teacher Marlène Polidori
Laura Verdier discusses with children about Sustainable Development jobs and they create a film on environmental actions at school.
February 24th, 2017
EY Pan-African Oil&Gas Tax Workshop 2017: Laura Verdier explains COP21 impacts
Laura Verdier explains why and how COP21 impacts the Oil & Gas industry in Africa and demonstrates that environment has to be included in companies strategy.
January 23rd, 2017
Air pollution peak: Laura Verdier analysis on FRANCE INFO TV
News on January 23rd, 2017 - 10 PM.
Interview of Laura Verdier on potential solutions to be implementedd to reduce air pollution.
December 21st, 2016
"Control of classified facilities for the protection of environment: what's new?": interview of Laura Verdier in EFE Environment blog
Laura Verdier explains the French ministerial note dated on November 24th, 2016 on the multi-year plan for the inspection of classified installations.
December 19th, 2016
Air pollution peak: Laura Verdier analysis on TSF JAZZ
News on December 9th, 2016 - 8 AM.
Interview of Laura Verdier on health impacts of chronic air pollution beyond current episodes of peak pollution.
December 9th, 2016
"Dare remote working": Laura Verdier's article in LES ECHOS
Pollution, noisy open-space, long travel time, stress: what are we waiting for to start working remotely?
December 7th, 2016
Air pollution peak: Laura Verdier is Louis Laforge guest on FRANCE INFO TV
News on December 7th, 2016 - 6 PM.
Interview of Laura Verdier on potential solutions to be implementedd to reduce air pollution.
December 5th, 2016
Laura Verdier is among the 180 experts women introduced to TF1 and LCI journalists
In order to develop the presence of women experts in TV shows, TF1 Group organizes a day of meetings.
November 11th, 2016
Historical commitment to phasing out F-Gas : Laura Verdier publishes an article in PROPARCO blog - Private Sector & Development
Kigali amendment: concrete progress on climate change and opportunity for the private sector.
May 31st, 2016
EFE training "Environment, Health & Safety Manager": Laura Verdier is jury member
Training to become Environment, Health & Safety Manager, in charge of preventing these risks by implementing the company EHS policy.
March 6th, 2016
Financial consequences of a mining dam collapse in Brazil : Laura Verdier publishes an article in LES ECHOS
A 6.1 billion dollars fine for Vale and BHP Billiton for destroying environment.
December 1st, 2015
COP21 Debate : Laura Verdier is Audrey Pulvar guest on ITELE
"We won't lie to ourselves", TV show presented by Audrey Pulvar on ITELE on December 1st, 2015.
Laura Verdier is debating with Michèle Rivasi, Thomas Porcher and Claude-Marie Vadrot on "COP21 : Fine words but which deeds?"
October 7th & 8th, 2015
Creating value on contaminated lands: Laura Verdier is speaking at EFE Conference
Contaminated lands : How to operate since ALUR law?
Laura Verdier talks about : "Contaminated land owners: which strategy and tools to implement for reducing financial, juridical and reputation risks?
August 21st, 2015
Pollution due to Tianjin explosion: Laura Verdier assessment on ITELE
Newsroom of ITélé on August 21st, 2015.
Interview of Laura Verdier to assess sanitary and environmental consequences of a chemical site explosion in Tianjin, China.
August 17th, 2015
Pollution due to Tianjin explosion: Laura Verdier assessment on ITELE
Morning News of ITélé on August 17th, 2015.
Interview of Laura Verdier to assess sanitary and environmental consequences of a chemical site explosion in Tianjin, China.
April 20th to 23rd, 2015
Annual conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment - IAIA in Firenze, Italy: Laura Verdier presents her works in Djibouti
Laura Verdier presents her works financed by the World Bank in Djibouti: "Emerging Uses of Strategic Environmental Assessment : SEA to Build a Sustainable Djibouti-ville"
Works Summary