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March 14, 2022

Parisians Call for Presidential Candidates to Prioritize Climate, Eliminate Fossil Fuel Dependence
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In Paris, France, thousands of people took to the streets Saturday to
demand candidates in April's presidential election respond to the
climate crisis and move away from fossil fuel dependence amid Russia's
attack on Ukraine.

Laurine Camus: "Ecology just counts for 2.7% of candidates' programs.
That figure is too little, and we have to act now, because with what is
happening in Europe, we want a climate of peace that is global, both in
terms of the climate and politics."

Europe currently depends on Russia for more than 40% of its natural gas,
more than a quarter of its oil imports and nearly half of its coal.


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