ARTICLE · 09 NOVEMBER 2021

Affaire Du Siècle : L'Etat Sommé De Sauver La Planète

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2.3 millions. C'est le nombre colossal de signataires de la pétition lancée par les organisateurs du mouvement « L'affaire du siècle ». Avec 47,9...

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2.3 millions. C'est le nombre colossal de signataires de la pétition lancée par les organisateurs du mouvement « L'affaire du siècle ». Avec 47,9 millions d'électeurs inscrits sur les listes électorales françaises en mai 2021, on peut considérer qu'approximativement 5% du corps électoral s'est exprimé en faveur de l'action.

L'Affaire du siècle est un mouvement co-fondé par quatre associations engagées pour la défense de l'environnement. Son objectif est d'obtenir une condamnation de l'Etat pour inaction face au changement climatique.

En effet, la France est partie à plusieurs traités internationaux dont l'Accord de Paris sur le climat. Celui-ci a pour objectif de contenir la hausse des températures mondiales en dessous de 2°C tout en poursuivant des efforts pour tendre vers 1,5°C.

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