Explainer: What’s in France’s planification écologique?

France has published a multiannual plan to decarbonise its energy systems and protect nature and biodiversity. Environmentalists are concerned about the size of the proposed budget and whether the plan’s objectives are being ignored on the ground

Ecology “à la française”. French president Emmanuel Macron wants France to decarbonise in its own way, creating a “sovereign”, “accessible” and “fair” transition that also gives industry a boost.