French environment minister announces plan to resign over approved pesticide bill
Summary
France’s environment minister Monique Barbut announced she will resign after the French parliament approved a law allowing the use of pesticides harmful to bees. Barbut opposed the bill, saying it went against environmental protection efforts.Key Facts
- Monique Barbut is France’s environment minister.
- She plans to resign and will submit her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron.
- The French parliament approved a law allowing pesticides harmful to bees back into use.
- The pesticides acetamiprid and flupyradifurone had been banned in France since 2018 and 2019.
- The new law lets France’s health and safety agency approve these pesticides conditionally.
- Supporters say these pesticides help French farmers compete with other European countries.
- Critics argue the pesticides are dangerous to bees and human health, including children.
- Barbut said the government stopped any debate on removing the pesticide measure, and scientific studies still show risks.
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