'The most difficult decision of my life': French Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot quits government

High profile minister and campaigner uses live radio interview to shock French government with public resignation
France's Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot has dealt a dramatic blow to President Emmanuel Macron's climate policy plans, announcing live on radio this morning that he is resigning over frustrations at...
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