France

Green groups again call on Prime Minister to halt shale gas exploration after French court's decision to uphold ban fracking

Prime Minister confirms details of tax on fossil fuels and announces nuclear levy

French companies set to develop new three-seater electric vehicle for nationwide car club scheme

Ecology Minister says Prime Minister has approved new climate energy contribution

Japanese conglomerate spends a reported £13m to acquire half of two large-scale PV projects

Hollande seeks to end speculation that France could water down blanket ban on shale gas development

But automaker Daimler argues cleaner gas is more likely to catch fire

Delphine Batho argues that shale gas and nuclear industries "wanted my scalp"

New law bans shops and offices from leaving on lights overnight

French city reveals how citizens are embracing smarter and greener infrastructure