- The decline in **French greenhouse gas emissions** is experiencing a slowdown, with a **2.4% reduction** noted in the first three quarters of 2024.
- This reduction is significantly lower than the **6% decrease** recorded during the same period in 2023, raising concerns about climate progress.
- Carbon emissions saw a **rise of 0.5%** in the third quarter of 2024 after initially decreasing in the first two quarters.
- To meet its climate goals, France needs to **double** its current pace of emissions reduction, targeting an average of **4.7% per year** until 2030.
- Environment Minister **Agnès Pannier-Runacher** stated that despite this slowdown, France remains on the right path but must stay vigilant.
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Flora Green
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