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"Ecology without demagoguery?"

2020-02-11T20:19:36.241Z


Yves Thréard's editorial.


It is by ecology that he sinned, is it by ecology that he can revive himself? Caused by the sharp increase in the carbon tax on fuels in the fall of 2018, the anger of the "yellow vests" shook the power of Emmanuel Macron. Serious alert, and yet!

As he seeks a second wind at mid-term, the head of state intends to green his political footprint to silence those who criticize him for his inaction on this front. Polls show, ecology is popular. It is on everyone's lips, it is at the heart of the municipal campaign, especially in urban centers. On paper, the presidential bet therefore seems relevant. Everyone is aware of the climate emergency. No one would dare to oppose the defense of the environment.

But the difficulty is always the same: how to overcome beautiful phrases and sermons, untenable promises and gadgets? Some symbolic trips - like this Wednesday at Mont-Blanc - or creation

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Source: lefigaro

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