Climate forecasts crucial to water resources and poverty reduction

The earth's most abundant resource, and still we have trouble finding adequate clean drinking water for nearly 1 billion people worldwide.  Climate forecasts can play a role in planning for meteorological events that contaminate and pollute water...

French winemakers riot in violent protest

This story's just coming in from the wires. We want some other perspectives on the protest, so look out for reports and photos from people in the area."Winemakers in southern France have burned two police cars and vandalized supermarkets during protests to demand government...

Moreni es el ciclista que dio positivo por testosterona en la undécima etapa

Cristian Moreni, del Cofidis, dio positivo por testosterona en la undécima etapa del Tour de Francia con final en Montpellier, por lo que se convierte en el segundo ciclista cazado en la ronda gala tras Alexandre Vinokourov. La noticia, adelantada por el diario...

Brush up on your French in the lively Mediterranean city of Montpellier

Montpellier has a long tradition has a univeristy town and offers a combination of modernism and history. Add to that proximity to many wineries and wonderful mediterranean beaches, it makes perfect sense as a place to go to for a trip combining learning and leisure.