Climate change in France

Climate change in France includes increased heatwaves and less snow.[1] About 7 tonnes of greenhouse gas is emitted per person per year, which is more than the world average greenhouse gas per person.[2]

See also: Climate change in the European Union
France Köppen climate classification map for 2071 to 2100
The July 2019 European heat wave affected France heavily, with temperatures over 40°C.

Temperature Changes

During the 20th century, the average annual temperature in mainland France rose by 0.95 °C. Meanwhile, the average annual temperature globally has risen only 0.74 °C. In the French Alps, the mean temperature has increased at a rate of 0.14 °C per decade between the years of 1900 and 2004.[3]

Transport

According to Emmanuel Macron France will end sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040 to meet its targets under the Paris climate accord. The Netherlands is expected to have same ban by 2025 and in some parts of Germany a phase-out by 2030.[4]

In 2021 the government was found guilty of not keeping its pledges to reduce greenhouse gases.[5]

References
  1. "Southern France set to sizzle, says new climate change study". France 24. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  2. "France: CLIMATE TRANSPARENCY REPORT" (PDF).
  3. https://www.climatechangepost.com/france/climate-change/
  4. France to ban sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 Guardian 6 July 2017
  5. "Court convicts French state for failure to address climate crisis". the Guardian. 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2021-02-03.


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