Court condemns French government over climate inaction with symbolic €1 fine

Campaigners have hailed a ‘historic victory’ after an administrative court concluded the French government could be held responsible for breaching its 2015-18 carbon budget
Traffic jam in central Paris. France's transport sector exceeded its carbon budget by 11% between 2015-18. (Photo: jplenio/Pixabay)

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