Not Easy Being Green

France wants to take the lead in fighting climate change, but adopting the necessary environmental policies is proving to be tough.

Since he was first elected president in 2017, Emmanuel Macron has tried to portray himself on the international stage as a leader in the fight against climate change. At home, however, he’s failed to convince the French of his eco-credentials.

As his government tries again to turn the page on the bruising retirement reform fight, he’s putting climate ch…