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French environment minister backtracks on resignation over 'urgency' to act on climate

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French environment minister backtracks on resignation over 'urgency' to act on climate

Monique Barbut submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, but he did not accept it, her office said.

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Monique Barbut submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, but he did not accept it, her office said.

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 reportedly refused to accept it. Monique Barbut submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, but he did not accept it and 'assured her of his support,' her office said.

Deutsche Welle English reported the story as "France: Environment minister quits over pesticide bill."

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