Emmanuel Macron
WIKIMEDIA, THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT
On his “Make Our Planet Great Again” website launched last week (June 8), French President Emmanuel Macron has a message for US citizens and scientists concerned about climate change: come to France and work on finding solutions. Researchers interested in heeding his invitation can apply for up to €1.5 million ($1.68 million) in grant funds, to be used for relevant projects and spread over four years. According to Science, Macron’s pledge irked some French researchers concerned about funding for France’s own research endeavors.
Prior to unveiling the website, Macron announced plans to double down on climate change and summoned US citizens to join the efforts in a video on June 1, after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. was opting out of the Paris Climate Agreement—a decision Macron calls “a mistake both for the United States and for our planet.”
“To all scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, responsible citizens who were disappointed by the decision of the President of ...
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