France becomes first country to ban fracking and oil production

The plan is part of France’s commitment to the Paris climate agreement, and their larger plan of weaning the French economy from fossil fuels.

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In a major victory for the planet, French parliament passed a law on Tuesday that bans all exploration and production of oil and natural gas by 2040 within France and all its overseas territories.

The ban states that France will not grant new permits nor renew existing licenses that allow fracking or the extraction of fossil fuels.

French President Emmanuel Macron showed his pride for the approval of the law on Twitter:

The plan is part of France’s commitment to the Paris climate agreement, and their larger plan of weaning the French economy from fossil fuels.

Although some consider the ban “symbolic” due to the fact that France already is 99 percent dependent on hydrocarbon imports and only produces about 16,000 barrels a day, the country is still leading the way in the fight to curb emissions.

Socialist lawmaker Delphine Batho stated she hopes that the ban will be “contagious.”

France’s other major pledges under the Paris climate agreement include a 40 percent emissions reduction by 2030 and a a 75 percent emissions reduction by 2050. The United States could use to follow their example, rather than attempting to wiggle out of the Paris Climate Agreement.

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Ruth Milka started as an intern for NationofChange in 2015. Known for her thoughtful and thorough approach, Ruth is committed to shedding light on the intersection of environmental issues and their impact on human communities. Her reporting consistently highlights the urgency of environmental challenges while emphasizing the human stories at the heart of these issues. Ruth’s work is driven by a passion for truth and a dedication to informing the public about critical global matters concerning the environment and human rights.

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