Macron: France requests reduction of CO2 by half: cement, chemicals, steel, aluminum

https://apnews.com/article/technology-business-china-france-paris-c9973f8d48093abb92ad82dc6f7374ac

"He urged the 50 sites, owned by about 30 French and international groups, to cut by half their emissions within the next decade, from over 40 millions of tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide released in the atmosphere to about 20 millions of tons. The industries include major producers of cement, steel, aluminum and other metals and chemicals.

In exchange, the French state is ready to double its financial aid on condition another similar meeting in 2024 ensures the goal can be met, Macron said."

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