French Lawmakers Reject a Moratorium on Solar and Wind Projects
The National Assembly's vote Tuesday is a relief for renewable-energy developers and President Emmanuel Macron, who aims to fight global warming and reduce France's reliance on imported fossil fuels. The government plans to subsidize the construction of new nuclear reactors, swathes of renewable power and green fuels projects, and the adoption of electric cars and heat pumps.
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