Hulot calls for "sacred union" on climate

Nicolas Hulot called on political parties to set aside their divisions for "a sacred union" in the fight against climate change, in an interview with JDD when the northern hemisphere affected by a major heat wave

"We have just experienced a week of climatic extremes: fires in Greece and Sweden, record temperatures in France, floods and heatwaves in Japan.Scientists warn us: 'this is a trailer. "Meanwhile, we look elsewhere," laments the Minister of Ecological Transition. "We have an immense responsibility collectively," he continues. "We can no longer maintain divisions, real or artificial, while this issue requires a universal response.Political confrontation is necessary, but on this point, make peace.I call for a sacred union on climate. 19659002] "Fire is upon us" "Fire is on our doorstep, both literally and figuratively", says Nicolas Hulot, regretting that "some political parties are still reluctant to include climate change and biodiversity in Article 1 of the Constitution, as if was a minor concern. "Same observation with the states of food and the law on hydrocarbons," he adds.

A plan for adaptation to climate change presented at the start of the school year. "We are now entering the period of solutions, because they are there: they are the renewable energies, the electric car, agro-ecology.We have everything to succeed, if we do not hesitate any more," he says. . "In September, we will present the plan for adaptation to climate change, built after a year of consultations with the territories, companies," says Nicolas Hulot. "Everyone must prepare (…) We must not give up speeding on all measures that will take us away from the worst-case scenario."