601 fossil projects threaten the Paris Agreement
A consortium of associations has identified 601 major fossil fuel extraction projects, mainly located in China, Russia, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, with strong involvement from TotalEnergies.
Supported by 65 banks, these investments have reached 1.6 trillion dollars since 2021.
Despite an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice in 2025, actions remain insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement’s climate goals.
Source: Reporterre – “601 carbon bombs that jeopardize the Paris Agreement”
A citizen observatory to fight advertising greenwashing
Seven French associations have launched the Citizen Advertising Observatory, allowing anyone to report ecologically misleading advertisements.
In France, €34 billion is spent every year on commercial communications.
This initiative aims to strengthen regulation and prevent the spread of greenwashing.
Source: Vert le Média – “Greenwashing, sexism… a new citizen tool to flag problematic ads”
The ecological transition faces political backlash
Political scientist Théodore Tallent notes a rollback of 43 environmental policies in France since early 2025.
Despite strong popular support for ecology, political parties continue to underestimate the issue.
Successful ecological transition depends on fair and socially grounded measures linked to employment and public health.
Source: Vert le Média – “Parties underestimate the ecological issue’s potential among voters”
Ecological sobriety: the growing rejection among low-income households
The study “Sobriety and Poverty” highlights a feeling of injustice among low-income households facing ecological transition policies perceived as disconnected.
Respondents call for co-designed and inclusive measures to ensure a fairer and more effective ecological transition.
Source: Reporterre – “For the most vulnerable, ‘sobriety policies are often paternalistic and disconnected’”
2026 Budget: plastic tax under political pressure
The government plans to introduce a tax on non-recycled plastic packaging (€30/t in 2026 rising to €150/t in 2030).
Based on the polluter-pays principle, the measure faces strong opposition from the plastics industry.
Environmental NGOs argue that cutting overall plastic use is more effective than simply taxing it.
Source: Reporterre – “2026 Budget: the plastic tax ignites lobbying battles”
La Poste and Temu: a controversial partnership
La Poste and Temu have signed a logistics agreement intensifying the delivery of low-cost goods in France.
Trade unions warn of worsening working conditions, job insecurity, and increased workload, amid growing EU scrutiny of Chinese parcel flows.
Source: Novethic – “La Poste–Temu agreement: workers concerned over a surge in parcels”
France faces a double challenge: defense and climate
Despite a public debt exceeding 110% of GDP, France is increasing its military spending.
A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that each 1°C of warming could cost 10–12 GDP points globally.
Even unilateral European decarbonization is economically justified.
Source: Le Monde – “Even unilateral, Europe’s decarbonization remains profitable”
The ultra-rich emit more CO₂ than 118 countries combined
The 2025 Oxfam report reveals that 308 billionaires emit more greenhouse gases than 118 countries combined.
Oxfam calls for taxing extreme wealth and banning fossil fuel lobbying to meet the Paris Agreement targets.
Source: Reporterre – “The planet’s 308 billionaires emit more than 118 countries combined”
French Guiana faces oil spill risk amid government silence
On October 20, 2025, Brazil’s environmental authority authorized Petrobras to explore an offshore block located 175 km from the coast, exposing French Guiana to a major oil spill risk.
The project threatens local fishing, mangroves, and marine biodiversity, while transparency between France and Brazil remains limited.
Source: Reporterre – “The damage would be irreversible: France turns a blind eye to the oil spill risk in French Guiana”
Off-peak electricity reform reshapes consumption habits
Between 2025 and 2027, Enedis will modify off-peak electricity hours for 11 million French households.
The goal is to align consumption with solar production and improve grid efficiency — a key step in France’s energy transition.
Source: Reporterre – “Electricity: off-peak hours adjusted to support the energy transition”
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