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4 Jul

Is ChatGPT bad for the planet?

Is ChatGPT bad for the planet? TL;DR – Key Takeaways: Observation: Generative AI consumes electricity and water, mainly through model training and the operation of data centers (particularly for cooling). Order of magnitude: A typical query is around 0.3 to 3 Wh, depending on the model, infrastructure, and task complexity; the individual impact remains moderate […]

30 Jun

A critical analysis of green neo-banks: greenwashing or effective leverage?

A critical analysis of green neo-banks: greenwashing or effective leverage? The new Banking on Climate Chaos report has just been published, and the figures are alarming. This analysis, carried out by several international organisations, takes stock of the financing provided by the world’s largest banks to fossil fuels. With the latest IPCC report recommending a […]

27 Jun

And now, let’s end the other ones.

And now, let’s end all the other ones An optimistic fiction. “And now, let’s end all the other ones”. This is the inscription carved at the foot of the statue of Fatima Konate, a Malian woman who, at the age of 29, lost her only son to malaria. The statue shows her breaking a small […]

27 May

Malaria, the harm it does, and why it should have already disappeared

Today, a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria, a preventable disease. Every year, 600,000 people fall victim to this disease, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Yet combating it has never been easier.

16 May

85% of carbon offsets don’t work – here’s where to donate instead

Despite our best efforts, many parts of modern life are still hard, or even impossible, to fully decarbonise. Even those of us who live simply and consciously still produce some unavoidable emissions. So once we've reduced our footprint as much as we can, what's the next step? Is it possible to reach net zero - or even go beyond, and have a positive impact on the climate?

13 May

Why donating to multiple charities can reduce your impact

When we decide to make a donation, it's natural to want to spread our generosity over several causes that are close to our hearts. However, this approach can have unexpected consequences and reduce the impact of our action, even if the intention is to multiply the positive effect. Dividing your donation budget between several charities, instead of concentrating it on those that are most effective, can lead to a less favourable result.

9 May

The Innovation Fund for Development: 4 years of concrete results for the effectiveness of development aid

The French Innovation Fund for Development: 4 years of concrete results for the effectiveness of development aid At Mieux Donner, we share a strong conviction: the effectiveness of interventions is essential to creating a real and lasting impact in the fight against poverty and inequality. With this in mind, we took a moment to look […]

9 May

How can a charity be the most effective on both on climate and animal welfare ?

Being selected by independent assessors is a major challenge. But when an organisation manages to be recommended for two different causes - in this case, climate change and animal suffering - by several renowned assessors, it becomes a unique case. This is exactly what the Good Food Institute (GFI) has achieved, an organisation that stands out for its innovative approach to combating both climate change and animal suffering.

2 May

Alternative proteins: the future? Interview with Tom Bry-Chevalier, PhD student

Plant-based ham, soya steaks, seaweed-based salmon - these products are gradually appearing all around us. But what about their economic viability, and are they good for the animals? I was lucky enough to interview Tom Bry-Chevalier, a doctoral student in economics at the University of Lorraine, on the subject of alternative proteins.

30 Apr

The trick about Mieux Donner, is that there’s no trick.

A platform that claims to direct your donations to charities with the greatest impact. It almost sounds too good to be true. There's got to be some trick, right?

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