France passes law to ban oil and gas exploration by 2040

Madeleine Cuff
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In world first French Parliament passes legislation to ban new oil and gas exploration in France by 2040, confirming pledge made earlier this year

The French Parliament yesterday passed new legislation banning all exploration of oil and natural gas in the country by 2040, the first time any country in the world has made such a move. The legislation...

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