The French graphic novel "Le Monde Sans Fin" (World Without End), co-authored by Christophe Blain and Jean-Marc Jancovici, has become an international bestseller, selling over a million copies in France. The book, which explores the history of energy and the climate crisis, gained popularity through word-of-mouth and Jancovici's existing online community, despite criticism for its strong support of nuclear power. The English translation has recently been released in Canada. The article also includes a separate segment on "Taxi Carapace," a volunteer service in Quebec transporting injured turtles to a rehabilitation center in Laval.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The French graphic novel "Le Monde Sans Fin" (World Without End), co-authored by Christophe Blain and Jean-Marc Jancovici, has become an international bestseller, selling over a million copies in France. The book, which explores the history of energy and the climate crisis, gained popularity through word-of-mouth and Jancovici's existing online community, despite criticism for its strong support of nuclear power. The English translation has recently been released in Canada. The article also includes a separate segment on "Taxi Carapace," a volunteer service in Quebec transporting injured turtles to a rehabilitation center in Laval.
Trending- 1 2021: Le Monde Sans Fin published in France
- 2 2022: Jean-Marc Jancovici speaks at event celebrating 75th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence
- 3 2024: Taxi Carapace launched in Quebec
- 4 Current: English translation of Le Monde Sans Fin, 'World Without End,' released in Canada
- 5 Current: Interview with authors Christophe Blain and Jean-Marc Jancovici published
- 6 Current: Nature Conservancy of Canada seeks more volunteer drivers for Taxi Carapace
- 7 Current: New podcast episode on buildings' emissions released by What on Earth?
- Increased public understanding of climate change and energy issues
- Potential for policy discussions on nuclear power in Canada
- Improved survival rates for injured turtles in Quebec
- Greater awareness of road mortality impact on turtle populations
- Development of mitigation measures for turtles on roads
What: The French graphic novel "Le Monde Sans Fin" (World Without End) became an international bestseller, and a volunteer "Taxi Carapace" service for injured turtles operates in Quebec.
When: 2021 (book published), current (English translation released in Canada, interview conducted), 2024 (Taxi Carapace launched), late May to early June (turtle movement), July (female turtles nesting), October (turtles travel back to hibernation sites)
Where: France (book's initial success), Canada (English translation release, nuclear power discussion), Quebec (Taxi Carapace operates, southern Quebec, Abitibi, Côte-Nord), Laval, Que. (rehabilitation center), Lytton, B.C., Six Nations of the Grand River Territory (podcast examples), Toronto area (reader feedback), Yellowknife (illustrator location), London (researcher location)
Why: The book's popularity is attributed to Christophe Blain's existing readership, Jean-Marc Jancovici's online community, and its ability to explain complex climate issues accessibly. The "Taxi Carapace" initiative aims to maximize injured turtles' survival chances due to road mortality and habitat destruction, as all eight native freshwater turtle species in Quebec are endangered or vulnerable.
How: The book's success was driven by word-of-mouth, gifting, and the authors' ability to simplify complex topics. The "Taxi Carapace" service operates through a platform (carapace.ca) for documenting road mortality and coordinating volunteers to transport injured turtles to a specialized rehabilitation center.