French Environment Minister Resigns Over Pesticide Bill

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Deutsche Welle 6 days ago • dw.com

France: Environment minister quits over pesticide bill

Monique Barbut submitted her resignation in protest over the reintroduction of pesticides that scientists say harm human health as well as bee populations. But President Emmanuel Macron refused to accept it.

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France 24 6 days ago • france24.com

French environment minister announces plan to resign over approved pesticide bill

France's environment minister Monique Barbut said Wednesday that she would “submit her resignation" to France President Emmanuel Macron following the French parliament's final adoption of a controversial measure on bee-h…

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