France Wants to Cease Fossil Fuel Production by 2040

France Wants to Cease Fossil Fuel Production by 2040

“On Wednesday, France made public its decision to do away with oil and gas production. For the home of the historic Paris Climate Agreement, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. Indeed, the move was made in hopes of setting a precedent, encouraging other nations around the world to follow suit.

According to various reports, the draft law approved by the French cabinet promises to stop granting new permits, as well ceases the renewing existing licenses for the extraction of gas or oil in mainland France (and its territories) by 2040. By then, France will have also halted its oil and gas production…”

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