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Protests across France over 'pseudo' climate change bill

Tens of thousands of people in Paris and Lyon rallied to voice their opposition to a new bill on the climate that activists say does not go far enough.

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Protesters marched across France on Sunday, calling for tougher action on climate change, reports Euronews.

Lawmakers in Paris will start to discuss a controversial new bill later today, that activists say doesn't go far enough.

Tens of thousands of people rallied to voice their opposition to what they've called the "pseudo" bill under consideration in parliament. Paris and Lyon both saw heavy turnout.

The protests were called by NGOs and unions who argue that the new climate change bill will not help France meet the European Union's minimum emissions goals.

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