Reports: Fossil fuel advertising ban comes into force in France

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The National Assembly in Paris, France | Credit: iStock
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The National Assembly in Paris, France | Credit: iStock

Firms no longer permitted to promote petroleum and coal products and services in France under new climate law

Adverts promoting fossil fuel products and services have been banned in France, after a cornerstone of President Emmanuel Macron's green legislative agenda officially came into force yesterday. The...

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