French Lawmakers to Vote on Controversial Climate Bill
French Lawmakers to Vote on Controversial Climate Bill Voice of America 04 May 2021, 07:35 GMT+10 PARIS - France's centrist government has released a video ahead of Wednesday's vote on the so-called Climate and Resilience bill, with Ecological Transition Minister Barbara Pompili explaining how it will lead to cleaner air, more insulated buildings and a greener France overall. Polls find many French citizens support the spirit of the massive legislation, which aims to meet the country's goal of cutting greenhouse gases by 40% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. A recent report by the EU's climate...